A Room with a View by E.M. Forster
A nice short novel about a young woman, Lucy Honeychurch written in 1908. If you're wondering (like I was) how the room with a view fits into the book, look no further than the first page. Instant satisfaction on that note. By contemporary standards, you can see where the book is heading, but it is nonetheless a fun read, mostly because you get to see early 20th century English culture. Some of the characters are ridiculous, even in context. I laughed out loud at least twice while reading about Cecil, who just might be my favorite character. Now, this is not an action thriller (I guess it is technically a love story); the style may not be for everyone, but it was good enough to keep me reading. I say, if you've ever thought about reading this book, you should. I say it is worth reading.
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