Book :: A Passage to India

The concepts in this book were very interesting. I felt they weren't portrayed in a way that they could be easily followed.

Nov 5th, 2022

I enjoyed this book on Audible.com which I'm sure made it easier to stay with the story. I enjoy historical fiction and this book is partly that, although more focused on the stresses of a few particular relationships. Although E.M. Forster set his novel in the time of British colonization of India, and the subservience of that nation's people, he also made it a more personal story by drawing the reader into the lives of a few key people.

Apr 15th, 2018

Mar 5th, 2018

Dec 31st, 2017

So interesting

Aug 27th, 2017

Jun 5th, 2015

The challenge of this wonderful novel is between the hardened cynicism and racism of the anglo indians and those who just view people as people.. These two very different views of the indian people is in stark contrast to the views of the indian people of both themselves and the 'english.'. The events at the Malabar Cave expose these prejudices and the corrupting effects it has on what we would call natural justice. The scene where the anglo indians join the judge on the dais to sit in judgement is chilling. That things do not turn out as badly as they perhaps may have is thanks to those who resist the temptation to stereotype and condemn someone as being of an inferior social and moral code to themselves. A very telling tale of the dark side of empire.

Mar 10th, 2015

Dec 12th, 2014