A Passage to India by E.M. Forster

A Passage to India

E.M. Forster

368 pages first pub 1924 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary reflective slow-paced

Description

E. M. Forster's exquisitely observed novel about the clash of cultures and the consequences of perception, set in colonial India Among the greatest novels of the twentieth century and the basis for director David Lean's Academy Award-winning film...

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Moods

reflective 74%
challenging 40%
adventurous 33%
emotional 29%
dark 27%
mysterious 21%
informative 20%
tense 20%
sad 19%
funny 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 32%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 34% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.42

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