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Published in 1910 this is an interesting study of British life preceding WWI - especially if you've caught yourself up in Downtown Abbey. It's not always the easiest read. Forster sometimes jumps into chapters leaving the reader a little bewildered (not unlike the way the Schlegel sisters bewildered the Wilcoxes) but with a little persistence and rereading sense could be made of it.
At times, Helen's carefree exploits brought literary heroine Holly Golightly to mind. While sensible, orderly Marga ...more
At times, Helen's carefree exploits brought literary heroine Holly Golightly to mind. While sensible, orderly Marga ...more
I don't know why I've never managed to read any of Forster's books before now. Somehow, none of them were assigned in any of my "Great Books" classes during college and I just missed them. I really enjoyed this book and found the writing wonderful and witty. I should pick up one of Forster's other books soon.
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I am disappointed to say that this book isn’t for me. I can see why it’s a classic and why some people would regard it as one of the Great Works but story-wise and character-wise, it ain’t for me. I have to at least like a character to enjoy a book but neither sisters truly appeal to me. I can understand Margaret a little at the end but not enough…
The first sentence captured my attention, “One may as well begin with Helen’s letters to her sister”. I thought this was just unique and an interestin ...more
The first sentence captured my attention, “One may as well begin with Helen’s letters to her sister”. I thought this was just unique and an interestin ...more
Lexile 820L
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