tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post7966986543667051341..comments2024-03-15T03:54:16.131+00:00Comments on Pen and Paper: MAURICE: A NEW BEGINNING.Felicity Grace Terryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-84503143715795131142016-07-24T14:57:25.033+01:002016-07-24T14:57:25.033+01:00At least the author gave you a nice recap. It does...At least the author gave you a nice recap. It does sound like a lovely story that captures the time it's set it in.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-5311703158853585472016-07-24T10:48:11.658+01:002016-07-24T10:48:11.658+01:00I didn't know about this one but it's an i...I didn't know about this one but it's an interesting topicMellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-32929357879374952532016-07-22T23:07:45.809+01:002016-07-22T23:07:45.809+01:00What an interesting topic to write about. You'...What an interesting topic to write about. You'd think of homosexuality as an issue in today's modern world, and seldom consider it in the 1920s. Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-66245941346167256252016-07-22T21:01:58.627+01:002016-07-22T21:01:58.627+01:00Oh I'm glad you ended up enjoying it overall a...Oh I'm glad you ended up enjoying it overall and wanting another book. I have to admit, this made me more curious about the original story and I may have to look up that Foster novel now. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-10489208366272252102016-07-22T15:47:04.085+01:002016-07-22T15:47:04.085+01:00Glad to hear that the slow-pace finally gave way t...Glad to hear that the slow-pace finally gave way to an engrossing tale. I love the time period for this :)Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-17003494573447682272016-07-22T11:04:19.279+01:002016-07-22T11:04:19.279+01:00Love a good piece of writing more than one that...Love a good piece of writing more than one that's action-packed. Some stories take time. They stew and stew and flavours only erupt after a while. Glad you enjoyed this, Tracy!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-86769035036923161982016-07-22T10:36:55.335+01:002016-07-22T10:36:55.335+01:00I have not read Maurice. I love the E.M. Forster b...I have not read Maurice. I love the E.M. Forster books that I have read so I would like to read it. <br /><br />I have mixed feelings about sequels to Classics that seem top be popular these days.In the right hands they can work though they are likely to offend some fans of the original.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-74055563793483911292016-07-22T05:51:37.427+01:002016-07-22T05:51:37.427+01:00Thanks for sharing. I've heard of Maurice and ...Thanks for sharing. I've heard of Maurice and seen some of the film, but never read it. Glad you could still enjoy this continuation though! Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-29005374174531485032016-07-21T23:54:13.686+01:002016-07-21T23:54:13.686+01:00Hi Tracy,
I think that if I had read 'Maurice...Hi Tracy,<br /><br />I think that if I had read 'Maurice', I probably wouldn't have bothered with this sequel, as the charater was brought to life by Forster and is therefore part of him, mind, soul and body.<br /><br />Perhaps, when like yourself, I had never got to read 'Maurice', then the 'New Beginning' may have a relevance directed at new audience, becoming a stand alone story in its own right, rather than feeding off the back of someone else's idea.<br /><br />Do you think you might revisit the original, or do you know enough about Maurice not to need to?<br /><br />Sorry to have such strong opinions, however I am not really a fan of prequels, the re-writing of 'classics', or the continuation of a series after the original author is no longer with us.<br /><br />I'm sure that some of the above, have been carried off well and gone on to become successful books in their own right, but this is not one for me.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I am pleased you enjoyed the book.<br /><br />YvonneYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-19071597409922824752016-07-21T20:57:35.876+01:002016-07-21T20:57:35.876+01:00You know me... I'd have to read the first book...You know me... I'd have to read the first book if at all possible. It sounds like it covers a lot: homosexuality, class, feminism - all touchy topics during that time period. <br /><br />Probably not one (or a series) I'd seek out, but would certainly read if it were to come across my path. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372511622978085955.post-3126016360045617412016-07-21T17:35:41.560+01:002016-07-21T17:35:41.560+01:00The style of writing def sounds interestingThe style of writing def sounds interestingbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.com