100 word review: Old Goriot

I chose to read this book because it was a classic and I am usually a big fan of classics, particularly 19th century ones. However I found this novel very slow to get going and had to fight my way through it. Once the plot did get going, however, it is pretty good. You empathise with the characters and it is an interesting observation of the obsessions of love and money. Unlike some novels of the 19th century, it isn't very difficult to read and understand so it's suitable for teen readers, although I'm unsure if they would like it.