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It's strange, but I can't quite define my feelings after reading this book. I'm not really sure if I liked it or not.
There are things I definitely liked. First of all, elements of a parody. All characters are exaggerated. The author managed to reflect the absurdity of British behavior abroad, as well as English manners and conventions. This is what I liked the most by far.
On the other hand, I am fully aware that this is not a book for me. Too little plots and topics that usually don't interest m ...more
There are things I definitely liked. First of all, elements of a parody. All characters are exaggerated. The author managed to reflect the absurdity of British behavior abroad, as well as English manners and conventions. This is what I liked the most by far.
On the other hand, I am fully aware that this is not a book for me. Too little plots and topics that usually don't interest m ...more
Was für ein wundervolles Buch. Ich habe ja schon den Film sehr geliebt, aber das Buch ist mindestens genauso schön. 4,5 Sterne - und den halben Stern Abzug auch nur wegen dem Nachwort. Ich hätte nicht unbedingt erfahren müssen wie es mit George und Lucy weitergeht, Mr. Forster!
Der Stil ist reine Wonne, man schwelgt in Forsters schlichter, klarer Sprache und man sieht alles ganz bildlich vor sich. Die Charaktere sind natürlich das Highlight - von den unkonventionellen Emersons über Lucys hinreiß ...more
Der Stil ist reine Wonne, man schwelgt in Forsters schlichter, klarer Sprache und man sieht alles ganz bildlich vor sich. Die Charaktere sind natürlich das Highlight - von den unkonventionellen Emersons über Lucys hinreiß ...more
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