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Eh gads - a time when unbecoming behavior was such a big deal. A slowly unfolding story of a young woman, Lucy Honeychurch, traveling through Italy (with a chaperone, of course) who encounters an unconventional and socially unacceptable father and son. The pair, Mr. Emerson and George, appeal to Lucy and she finds their views on life/love unrestrained and more real than what society prescribes. Back in England Lucy encounters the Emersons once again but this time as an engaged young woman. I lov
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"Let's go to Italy!"
"Yes, let's!"
I decided to read this book for the wrong reasons (our upcoming trip to Italy and my incessant need to immerse myself in all things Italian) but by the time I'd finished reading the first page, marveling at the beauty of Forster's writing, I knew I'd found a new addition to my list of Books You Must Read.
Our main character, Lucy Honeychurch (what a great name!) is off to Italy with a relative. She meets a man, George Emerson, who startles her, frightens her, ...more
"Yes, let's!"
I decided to read this book for the wrong reasons (our upcoming trip to Italy and my incessant need to immerse myself in all things Italian) but by the time I'd finished reading the first page, marveling at the beauty of Forster's writing, I knew I'd found a new addition to my list of Books You Must Read.
Our main character, Lucy Honeychurch (what a great name!) is off to Italy with a relative. She meets a man, George Emerson, who startles her, frightens her, ...more
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Romantic comedy. Brilliant, funny, feels so true and fresh. Full off deep insights. George and Mr. Emersons are of my favorite literary characters.
I expected this book to be better than it was, and I'm not sure why. I knew the story, the Victorian setting, the society of the time period, but I still think the whole symbolism of the 'room with a view' was a bit too subtle, especially for teen readers. (This book is on the reading lists at our high school, and I think many students would have trouble 'getting' it.)
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