Book Quote by E. M. Forster
“One always tends to overpraise a long book, because one has got through it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Passage to India, 1924
Long books are often praised more because finishing them feels like an achievement.
In simple terms: Long books get extra praise due to the effort to finish them.
Key Takeaway
Value effort, but judge content.
Themes
literature
recognition
effort
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- academic reviews
- personal reading goals
Key Concepts
critical appraisal
reading culture
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you judge a book by its length?
- How can you assess a book’s merit beyond size?
A Different Perspective
Praising length can overlook quality.
