Why people recommend it
A Passage to India by E.M. Forster is a classic novel examining the complex social and political tensions between British and Indian society during the British Raj. The book featured prominently in July 2024 on episodes of The Book Review podcast. In the episode titled Let's Talk About Percival Everett's James, Jumana Kaoud recommended A Passage to India, expressing her general fondness for Forster's entire body of work by stating that she liked all of his writing. Later, in the episode New Books About Parenting, Bill Goldstein discussed the historical context of the author's writing process, noting that Forster had actually abandoned the novel that ultimately became A Passage to India prior to the outbreak of the war. Together, these conversations reflected both the timeless literary appeal of Forster's masterpiece and the fascinating historical background surrounding its eventual publication.
Who recommended it
- Bill Goldstein Discussed
- Jumana Kaoud Recommended
Bill Goldstein — 1 mention
“he had abandoned the novel that became a Passage to India before the war”
Jumana Kaoud — 1 mention
“A Passage to India I mean I like all Forester”