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lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I bought a copy of this book at a library book sale because the synopsis sounded interesting to me. This was the first title I have read from E.M. Forster.
"A Room with a View" is a "social comedy" set in Florence, Italy. Lucy Honeychurch is struggling against the traditional Victorian ideals she has been taught, so she goes on holiday to Italy. She finds herself in a love affair with a man who is not acceptable for her to date by societal standards.
I could not get into this story in the way I wanted to. I do not know if it was the writing style or I just did not vibe with the characters, but I was not invested in this book at all. I may try to reread it in the future, and I would love to read something else from E.M. Forster before I entirely write him off.
"A Room with a View" is a "social comedy" set in Florence, Italy. Lucy Honeychurch is struggling against the traditional Victorian ideals she has been taught, so she goes on holiday to Italy. She finds herself in a love affair with a man who is not acceptable for her to date by societal standards.
I could not get into this story in the way I wanted to. I do not know if it was the writing style or I just did not vibe with the characters, but I was not invested in this book at all. I may try to reread it in the future, and I would love to read something else from E.M. Forster before I entirely write him off.
Graphic: Classism
lara_bk's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexism, Blood, Murder, and Classism
hot_water's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Sexism
_morgan's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Murder, and Classism