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Originally Posted by JSWolf
But I've also read critic reviews the opposite way where the critic said something wasn't good when in fact, it was good. Look at the thread for fantasy authors you (and I) should never read. There is a lot of disagreement there. And given that this Italian critic liked something so bad means he's poor at his job.
Some things hold up well over time anbd other things just become dated.A Passage to India is one of those that's become dated.
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Jon. Come on. The fact that the book is constantly reprinted is also ... what?
You can like and dislike and write what you want of course, but do aim to somone less off target then Forster, one of the most loved writers of his time. Loved now.
D'Amico is a well known and appreciated critic and university professor of English Literature.