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emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
(written Nov 2024, several months after finishing the book)
I think I read this at the wrong time in my life and did not give this work the attention it deserved. While historically important and clearly well crafted, it did not make for an enjoyable experience. I found some of the pacing choices frustrating, and didn't care for the characters or setting.
Recommended if you're looking for classic literature depicting a man struggling with his sexuality, enjoy a posh turn-of-the-century british setting, and are looking for a novella that requires some close reading. 2.5 stars rounded down (which, as always, reflect my personal enjoyment of this book and not its literary merit).
I think I read this at the wrong time in my life and did not give this work the attention it deserved. While historically important and clearly well crafted, it did not make for an enjoyable experience. I found some of the pacing choices frustrating, and didn't care for the characters or setting.
Recommended if you're looking for classic literature depicting a man struggling with his sexuality, enjoy a posh turn-of-the-century british setting, and are looking for a novella that requires some close reading. 2.5 stars rounded down (which, as always, reflect my personal enjoyment of this book and not its literary merit).