Maurice by E.M. Forster

Maurice

E.M. Forster

222 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Written during 1913 and 1914, Maurice deals with the then unmentionable subject of homosexuality. More unusual, it concerns a relationship that ends happily.

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Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 68%
hopeful 48%
sad 40%
challenging 19%
inspiring 18%
tense 10%
dark 9%
funny 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.09

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