Through much of the first half of this book, I thought the story was disjointed. I couldn't understand why certain characters were even part of the story. But, as the story progressed, I found myself drawn to the story. Wonderful characters and a strong narration by Nadia May.
Most of us connect the notion of "home" or "childhood home" with one particular place, that innocent paradise we have since had to give up and keep searching for forever after. In Ruth Wilcox's world, Howards End is that place; the countryside house where she was born, where her family often returns...
"Only connect" is doubtless the most famous line from this book, and typical of Forster's knack for sprinkling unexpectedly modern-sounding phrases into his prose.This is the story of the Schlegel sisters: half German Edwardians living in London. They are intellectual and comfortably off, but more b...
Seeing the film first helped me appreciate this book. Forster can be wordy and challenging, and with the visuals already in my head I moved through the story. Howards End is one of my favorite films, and it's true to the story.
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