Maurice by E.M. Forster

Maurice

E.M. Forster

256 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics historical lgbtqia+ literary romance emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in the elegant Edwardian world of Cambridge undergraduate life, this story by a master novelist introduces us to Maurice Hall when he is fourteen. We follow him through public school and Cambridge, and into his father's firm. In a highly struc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,624 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 69%
hopeful 46%
sad 40%
challenging 19%
inspiring 16%
dark 9%
tense 9%
funny 4%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 32%
fast 10%

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: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.09

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