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"She 'never exactly understood,' she would say in after years, 'How he managed to strengthen her. It was as if he had made her see the whole of everything at once.'"
--E. M. Forster
I loved it. My first intimation of the possibilities of fiction --Zadie Smith He says, and even more implies, things that no other novelist does, and we can go on reading Forster indefinitely The Times
I loved it. My first intimation of the possibilities of fiction --Zadie Smith He says, and even more implies, things that no other novelist does, and we can go on reading Forster indefinitely The Times
I loved it. My first intimation of the possibilities of fiction --Zadie Smith He says, and even more implies, things that no other novelist does, and we can go on reading Forster indefinitely The Times
I loved it. My first intimation of the possibilities of fiction --Zadie Smith He says, and even more implies, things that no other novelist does, and we can go on reading Forster indefinitely The Times
I loved it. My first intimation of the possibilities of fiction --Zadie Smith He says, and even more implies, things that no other novelist does, and we can go on reading Forster indefinitely The Times
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106 of 108 people found the following review helpful
By Winifred
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book itself gets 5 stars from me.
This Kindle edition is atrocious - it is missing entire passages. I think it is only sections involving quotes from another work; I stopped reading because I didn't want to spoil the pleasure in re-reading this wonderful book.
Same problem with the Kindle edition of Howards' End, btw. In that case, actual narrative seemed to be missing.
This Kindle edition is atrocious - it is missing entire passages. I think it is only sections involving quotes from another work; I stopped reading because I didn't want to spoil the pleasure in re-reading this wonderful book.
Same problem with the Kindle edition of Howards' End, btw. In that case, actual narrative seemed to be missing.
92 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A ROOM WITH A VIEW depicts a young Englishwoman's adventure trying to come to grips with the conflict between her desires and society's expectations. Lucy Honeychurch is a well-bred young middle class girl on holiday in radiant Florence. She comes from a family overconcerned with respectability and is therefore overprotected by a dessicated spinster named Charlotte Bartlett. One wonders if Forster had in mind a more famous Charlotte B. when he drew Lucy's protector, a woman "much discomfited by [any] unpleasant scene[s]." Forster playfully tosses barbs at this don't-let-the-servants-hear-you world the English try to maintain on foreign soil. Less playful with sanctimonious Puritans or hypocritical clergymen, Forster lets them foil themselves.
Under no circumstances will Miss Bartlett allow Lucy to pursue (or even examine) her affection for the handsome young George Emerson--his father is far too unconventional with his modern notions about honesty and freethinking. Duty must reign . . . mustn't it? Ah, that wild transitional phase between the late-Victorians and the early-Moderns!
Forster writes gently and calmly, but with a passion for life and love welling up beneath the surface. A ROOM WITH A VIEW is a lovely book, vital with the force of a sensitive and empathetic mind. There's even more to this book than it seems--highly recommended!
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Concerning Lucy's passionate playing of Beethoven upon the piano, the Rev. Mr. Beebe once said, "If Miss Honeychurch ever takes to live as she plays, it will be very exciting--both for us and for her." At the time of the remark, Lucy is a very conventional young woman, with perhaps occasional rebellious thoughts. The Emersons, father and son, are somehow not quite acceptable in her social circle, and though George is so bold as to kiss her impulsively, she is determined to forget him. Instead she finally gives in to the repeated proposals of Cecil Vyse, a thoroughly fashionable young gentleman, if not very exciting. So the stage is set for this splendid satire on the English social strata of the early part of the 20th century, a time when the formal structure of the Victorian era was beginning to fray at the edges. Vyse is a delightfully drawn male chauvinist prig; nobody likes him, but everyone is willing to accept him, and Lucy convinces herself that she is in love with him. However, Vyse's own penchant for getting his way by playing rather cruel practical jokes brings the Emersons back into the picture. Confronted by the contrast between the not quite classy but intelligent, thoughtful (and bold) George Emerson and the arrogant, boorish, but elite Cecil Vyse, Lucy finally decides to live as she plays Beethoven, with exciting results. This early work of Forster's is a pure delight, with a light and well-controlled tone throughout. Although there would be a danger of stereotyping to illustrate the different social classes, Forster skillfully makes the characters well rounded and unpredictable, as in the scene when Lucy breaks her engagement to Vyse, expecting his feelings of masculine superiority to precipitate an argument, but instead being somewhat dismayed when he behaves as a perfect gentleman. Although HOWARDS END is usually rated above A ROOM WITH A VIEW, I prefer this slighter, but consummately well-done, novel.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Best Classics!
How lucky am I that I have read TWO fantastic books in a row? I am so glad that I joined the Classics Club, or I never would have picked this one up, despite its popularity. Read more
Published 5 days ago by The Book Wheel
2.0 out of 5 stars
Didn't meet my expectations
Not exactly intriguing. Not believable at some points. It's interesting that it is a love story written by a man in a woman's perspective.
Published 14 days ago by Rebecca L Bosley
1.0 out of 5 stars
A room with a view.
Difficult to read. Lost my interest early on. Would not recommend to read. Ha a lot of English phrases etc.
Published 14 days ago by catherine robinson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Slow reading and not entertaining.
This book was a very slow read and not very entertaining or worth investing time in. I did not enjoy.
Published 15 days ago by Janie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational Romance, I recommend
Well written and masterfully crafted. Though the physical circumstances are a little unclear at times, this is an enjoyable read. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Faye Hollidaye
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites!
To me, this book is a time capsule that captures a world in which love had rules that weren't supposed to be broken, but was usually sweetest when all the rules are broken. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gina Fields
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming and Delightful
You may have seen the movie from the 1980's with Helena Bonham-Carter and Maggie Smith. If so, then you'd be familiar with the story. But to read E. M. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Martha Reynolds
3.0 out of 5 stars
I wanted it to be better
One of E. M. Forster's most celebrated novels, "A Room With a View" is the story of a young English middle-class girl, Lucy Honeychurch. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Story
I downloaded this book after borrowing the movie from Netflix. It's the story of a girl traveling in Italy with her maiden aunt, about 100 years ago, who meets a handsome young... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mother of 9
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Intricate so a bit difficult to follow but good... sometimes the symbolism and meaning makes it hard to follow the story. But still sweet and good
Published 1 month ago by Alex
