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bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
One of the easiest classics to read! I love classics but sometimes the language/prose makes it difficult to read more than a chapter or few pages a day. But this had me speed reading!
I was Confused though about the mentions of god/goddesses kissing ie Phaeton and Persephone? All the imagery made me confused as to what the purpose was; is it symbolic? Was Lucy actually seeing them?
Loved this and perfect for summer! I loved the characters and the humor/funny moments. I can see now why it’s considered a must read and can’t wait to read more from Forster! Would definitely recommend for any classics lover or readers trying to get into the classics.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Classism
cleotheo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Classism
bootsmom3's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Classism
theothergrl's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Xenophobia, and Classism
Minor: Murder
lightoferebus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Classism
bibiran's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
this book is raw and real and i mess with it heavy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
standardissuecat's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
A good read! Forster is so great with character. It has a happy ending, too, which I was glad to see! I'm surprised by how little of it actually took place in Italy—I was expecting there to be more. Definitely a product of its time, but I think it still holds up as a beach read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, and Classism
fjordpingvin's review against another edition
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Xenophobia and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death and Murder
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.
Content Warnings
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Blood, Murder, and Classism