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A review by peterp3
Howards End by E.M. Forster
5.0
‘Only connect…’ Forster writes his theme on the title page, and then goes on to show how hard it is to connect in relationship across social/class divides, and the tragic consequences of connecting badly! The writing is superb, the characters are so well drawn, and Howard’s End is a metaphor for England itself.
Chapter 5 is masterful- the description of Beethoven’s 5th and the different ways of listening to it to introduce the different characters of the people. I shall never listen to it again without remembering Helen’s goblins!
Chapter 5 is masterful- the description of Beethoven’s 5th and the different ways of listening to it to introduce the different characters of the people. I shall never listen to it again without remembering Helen’s goblins!