Maurice by E.M. Forster

Maurice

E.M. Forster with P.N. Furbank (Contributor), David Leavitt (Contributor)

272 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

An astonishingly frank and deeply autobiographical account of homosexual relationships in an era when love between men was not only stigmatised, but also illegal, E.M. Forster's Maurice is edited by P.N. Furbank with an introduction by David Leavi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,945 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 69%
hopeful 46%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
inspiring 17%
tense 10%
dark 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: 13% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.09

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