In einer fernen Zukunft lebt die Menschheit unter der Erde in einer Welt, die die Technologie vergottert und in der die direkte Kommunikation zwischen Menschen als barbarisch gilt. Meinungen wurden abgeschafft und Ideen sollten zumindest zehnter Hand sein, um gut zu sein. Die Maschine kummert sich um alle Bedurfnisse und das BUCH DER MASCHINE ist zu einer religiosen Schrift geworden."

The main themes of this novel include the empowerment of a young Edwardian girl, sensual awakening, the role of institutional religion, growing up and true love. It is written in the third person omniscient, though particular passages are often seen "through the eyes" of a specific character.
A Room with a View is Forsters most romantic and optimistic book. He utilizes many of his trademark techniques, including contrasts between "dynamic" and "static" characters. "Dynamic" characters are those whose ideas and inner-self develop or change in the plot, whereas "static" characters remain...