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Howards End Illustrated by E.M. Forster

sallykateford's review against another edition

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5.0

One of those books that reaches down into your very soul. I didn't want it to end. This story will stay with me always, for it has made me a better person and the characters are absolutely unforgettable!! <3

mattmclimans's review against another edition

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5.0

This is how I wish Henry James wrote. Move out the clutter and give us the story. Fantastic book.

knittingnutmeg's review against another edition

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5.0

Very good but very long - despite it being a short novel. Lots of side commentary that really didn't have much to do with anything, but was pleasant enough to read. I had no clue where most of the locations were and the constant references to the changes of the London landscape were lost on me, but it was a lovely story nonetheless.

jessicaesque's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

natreadsthings's review against another edition

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4.0

Clever commentary on entitlement and class. It didn't go in the directions I had imagined, but I can't blame it for my own expectations. Forster truly is an underrated author that I wish to read more of (and not only because Maurice is one of my favorite books...)

bethanymae's review against another edition

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3.0

“only connect!”

angelricecake's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars

Three families are connected through life, love, lies, scandal, and death. At its core, this novel is a sociological exploration of classicism, culture, philosophy and the changing society at the beginning of 20th century England. Additionally, the themes of male hypocrisy and female rage are addressed. The prose was wonderful. The romance at the center of the novel felt dull.

Society is based on the family, and the clever wastrel can exploit this indefinitely.

trage_cortina's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cmbussmann's review against another edition

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4.0

****1/2

matik70's review against another edition

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3.0

"Non si è sicuri di nulla, tranne che della verità delle proprie emozioni."
Un romanzo che affronta in modo evidente la differenza di classe sociale che c'è tra un personaggio e l'altro, i ricchi aristocratici vuoti e insensibili, i borghesi intellettuali e il ceto medio che deve subire i torti e le angherie di chi li considera delle vere e proprie nullità.
Un'altra chiave portante di tutto il romanzo è "casa Howard", questa storia ci insegna che il destino non va mai ostacolato tanto poi lui inesorabilmente si ripresenta...chi ha osato bruciare la volontà di una donna amorevole, senza pensiero alcuno si trova, poi gira e rigira, a soccombere in ciò che aveva voluto evitare e cede con rassegnazione, ma senza pentimento.
Un ritratto dell'Inghilterra ai primi del novecento in tempo dove
l'imperialismo era dilagante, lo scrittore racconta una storia ricca di dialoghi dove i protagonisti eccellono secondo me più per i loro difetti che per le loro virtù, eccellente la descrizione dei luoghi, pesanti le innumerevoli chiose inserite qua e là.