I downloaded "Where Angels Fear to Tread" because it is now in the public domain. Although it opened as a typical English elites in the Italian countryside genre novel, its closing is dark--not atypical for Forster. ( )

This was Forster’s first novel. It is short and could probably been better as a short story. Generally it was a conflict between social norms and being ruled by love. No one is satisfied with the end result and no one really deserved any thing different. I really didn’t care for the omniscient voice, very condescending. Not my cup of tea. ( )

An engaging read, but not his best novel. When the widow of his brother goes to Italy and becomes embroiled in a relationship with a younger man, Philip's haughty mother dispatches him to sort out the problem.

Glad I read it (but not a keeper). I've still a couple of other Forster's to get to. [Howard's End] read several times is my favourite. ( )

I don't think this is Forster, but I seem to always enjoy reading his beautiful writing. ( )

Clever story. The writing a bit heavy. Gino wasn't shed in a good light but, keep in mind, the character was only in his early 20's. ( )