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by E.M. Forster

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So what actually happened in Florence when Lucy fainted???!?! It was never explained. Did I miss something?

Tamara A guy got stabbed to death almost right in front of her.

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How does the novel compare to the 1985 film? I absolutely adore the film but I am nervous to read the novel, fearing it may change my view of the story or characters. Is the book better or worse, or about equal to, the film?

Ms Miaow I think you might find the novel not as colourful as the film (which I loved too!),there's quite a bit of philosophy and soul searching which couldn't…moreI think you might find the novel not as colourful as the film (which I loved too!),there's quite a bit of philosophy and soul searching which couldn't all fit in the film.
But I would say that the film was quite faithful to the book,a few exceptions like George had black hair in the book,Cecil was fair I think!
But the book won't change your view of the characters/story,and definitely a safe read.(less)

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is this book suitable for 12-year-old girls?

Phil Vivian Every 12-year-old girl, every reader is different. It really depends on the individual but I would not dismiss it as a suitable and enjoyable read.

…moreEvery 12-year-old girl, every reader is different. It really depends on the individual but I would not dismiss it as a suitable and enjoyable read.

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Chapter 1: "It was a real catastrophe (...), that evening of hers at Venice, when she found in her bedroom something that is one worse than a flea, though one better than something else." What does it mean? A man?

Lesley B Probably some kind of insect, maybe a cockroach, not as bad as a rodent--or a fly, not as bad as a cockroach. This is in keeping with Forster's affect…moreProbably some kind of insect, maybe a cockroach, not as bad as a rodent--or a fly, not as bad as a cockroach. This is in keeping with Forster's affectionate satirizing of the Mrs. Allens and his British characters in general.(less)

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Is the ending the same in the book as in the movie?

Lesley B The movie has a happier ending than the novel. In the latter, Mrs. Honeychurch, Freddy and Mr. Beebe are all unhappy with Lucy for marrying George--wh…moreThe movie has a happier ending than the novel. In the latter, Mrs. Honeychurch, Freddy and Mr. Beebe are all unhappy with Lucy for marrying George--which really is not in keeping with any of their characters. (less)

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