A Passage to India Audiobook

" The key point of the novel is how different cultural backgrounds build up difficult barriers to understand each other , the example being the cultural differences between british and indian people . The theme is even more actual now as we live in an interconnect world.A thoughtful book that is worth reading "

" A great read - takes place a few decades before India's independence from the British. A English woman accuses an Indian man of rape. Even though she is not a racist and was friendly with this man when she befalls to violence she accuses one of them. I enjoyed both the movie and book and found it scary how misunderstandings can cause such turmoil. "

" As a work written in his time, this is truly ground-breaking. It is well written (hence the reason it's a classic!) and the characters are developed in a most believable way. What I did not like was the fact that I couldn't relate, and therefore couldn't empathise with any of them. Not that surprising I suppose. Even so, I felt as though this novel was more of a work of art than a 'good read'. Aside from the court case, not a whole lot happened, and, through my own personal choice, I don't like that in a book, or a film either, come to that. I didn't leave the book with a feeling that something had been resolved, or dwelling on the characters, but it did make me think about colonial India, and all its consequences. "

" For the longest time I was worried about whether I had a favorite book. After reading this one, that worry left me :) "

" read it over break. liked it overall, but not sure what to think about the portrayal of Indians. I did like how Forster had the guts to question the justifiability of the Empire. hmm. "

" I finally realized why this is such a classic. Foster is a master of prose. A most read for all of those interested in fiction and the social interactions between different races, social classes and religions. "

" Excellent and the movie breathtaking "

" Profoundly dissatisfying, as it was intended. "

" I almost feel bad for not thinking this book was a 5 star book. I thought the characters were slightly one dimensional--representing entire classes of people. This helped them to be both complex (a class is a complex thing) and superficial (a class has so many prescriptions). I was unimpressed by the representation of women in the book, and I had a hard time overcoming that. I don't know why I don't have a hard time overcoming that with Hemingway. Some of the prose was gorgeous. The dialogue was at times unparalleled. "

" Though mosyly historical in nature the characters aare well developed and the writing superb. "

" Not my favourite Forster novel, because my feelings will always stay true to A Room With a View, but this is a close second. Forster is quite ahead of his time on dealing with cultural diversity and the foreseeable fall of the British Empire. Also, I love how this novel sets itself apart from Forster's other romantic works set in England. "

" Interesting, compelling. Why do we have so much prejudiced, was what I continually asked myself while reading this. Interesting characters and great visualizations. "

" A remarkably interesting and insightful novel. Takes a little effort to get into it but once you do you can't help but be absorbed by the characters and settings created by Forster. Each character has their virtues and flaws and each perspective can be understood. It is impressive how Forster's story of hopeful harmony amid a chaotic world can still have value today, more than half a century after it was published. "

" I loved this book years and years ago. I tried reading it again a couple years ago and could not get into it. I still recommend it though. "

" Must read for anyone thinking to expatriate. "

" For some reason I am having a hard time getting into this book and I am about halfway. It is well written but somewhat too slow for my test. "

" This was a rereading, possibly for the third time. But the first reading was a long time ago, and I decided it was time to read it again. I really like reading about the British in India, and this book is excellent in depicting the years just before the end of the Raj (it's set in the 1920s). "

" I first this book for pleasure then had to read it as study which rather ruined it for me. "

" Loved it. Class and racial prejudices take center stage. A classic, and rightly so. "

" I was pretty late to this book, but it is a great read. Definitely survived the passage of time well with a very relevant messaged couched in great writing. Read it now! "

" This was a rereading, possibly for the third time. But the first reading was a long time ago, and I decided it was time to read it again. I really like reading about the British in India, and this book is excellent in depicting the years just before the end of the Raj (it's set in the 1920s). "

" This is by far his very best novel, he really hits his stride in this book. It's his perfect novel. The other ones read like he was trying really hard to write something. A passage to India gently rocks you along the path of traveling with your heart to a place not on any map. "

" This was okay. I thought I would like it more. "

" Everyone should read and reread this. "

" Colonial/Post-colonial novel! The White man who was once a coloniser will never be able to bridge the gap between the once-colonised! A stereotypical depiction of the Orient ! "

" This is my favorite Forster book. My understanding of God and religion was fundamentally changed after reading this. I think I might need to read it again... "

" Meh. Classic literature and all that, but glad it is done. Now I am sorry that I am making my students read it. Maybe they will know that there is a movie out there that would be a great substitute. "

" Some fascinating elements about culture, but not a real page turner. "

" Events move slowly in this book. Maybe that is why I did not like it much. But as most literature, you end up learning something about real life. What I have learned most from reading this book is the way the "herd mentality" works and the harm and good it can bring to people and society. "

" Really gives you a sense of the time period, liked it. "

" I think the fact that I put down this book after a quarter of the way through shows you how much of a dissapointment it was. "

" My skills at symbolism are rusty, so I'm sure I missed some of the points. However, it was an eye-opener to a part of history I know little about. "

" It took awhile to get into, but this was a really masterfully written book. "

" The writing style made it a slow read for me...so much history and social issues to consider. A bit overwhelming. I enjoyed it, but not sure I got it all the first time around. "

" Excellent and the movie breathtaking "

" Good book, pretty complicated. Shame Forster didn't write any more novels after this - his writing is beautiful. "

" Loved the feeling that it gives you while reading ! "

" I listened to this book a second time to get a deeper feel for each character. The book is complicated with many characters with unfamiliar names, but the themes of race, class, religion, and gender play out in a complex plot that foreshadow India's ultimate move toward independent rule. "

" I really enjoyed reading this book for the first time, but I am unable to identify what I actually enjoyed about the book. It highlighted the vast cultural gap between the east and the west and that cultural awareness shall possibly forever remain a work in progress. "

" Evidently I read this, but I have only a vague memory of it.... "

" Sort of depressing but then I can delude myself into thinking things have changed and are still changing (embarrassing being white sometimes) "

" I don't think I'm smart enough for this. "

" I don't think I'm smart enough for this. "

" ... What can I say, I enjoyed it. Not as much as Maurice (it is a completely different type of novel), but I liked it none the less. Somehow, Forster managed to capture the ...vastness and unknown that is often associated with India/the Orient ... "

" ... What can I say, I enjoyed it. Not as much as Maurice (it is a completely different type of novel), but I liked it none the less. Somehow, Forster managed to capture the ...vastness and unknown that is often associated with India/the Orient ... "

" Time Magazine said "What he demonstrates here, in a story of the greatest and saddest subtleties — and comic subtleties, too — is how nearly impossible that is to do." "

" Time Magazine said "What he demonstrates here, in a story of the greatest and saddest subtleties — and comic subtleties, too — is how nearly impossible that is to do." "

" An insightful depiction of Anglo-Indian relations during British rule of India. A sumptuous and enduring classic. "

" An insightful depiction of Anglo-Indian relations during British rule of India. A sumptuous and enduring classic. "

" one of my best novel to forster but still i like his essay What i belive the most "

" the race relations in this book make me feel icky.i've been able to see what's coming for PAGES and the characters are frustratingly naive... "

" one of my best novel to forster but still i like his essay What i belive the most "

" the race relations in this book make me feel icky.i've been able to see what's coming for PAGES and the characters are frustratingly naive... "

" I had trouble getting through it, but it mostly redeemed itself by about page 150. It took me weeks to get through the first half, and a day to finish. I think I don't particularly like his prose- overly detailed; it felt oppressive. "

" I had trouble getting through it, but it mostly redeemed itself by about page 150. It took me weeks to get through the first half, and a day to finish. I think I don't particularly like his prose- overly detailed; it felt oppressive. "

" I don't recall much of what I read, though I just watched the film version and liked it very much. Maybe I should try it again, now that I've spent a little time in India... "

" I don't recall much of what I read, though I just watched the film version and liked it very much. Maybe I should try it again, now that I've spent a little time in India... "

" Fantastic. Heavy, breath taking prose. "