A review by hollyway
Maurice by E.M. Forster

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

5.0

Dude!!!!! I could not put this down. Fascinating as a time capsule of queer history but also just an impeccable character study. This novel planted a bittersweet ache in my chest that won't soon fade.