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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
A meandering poetic look at one day in the lives of Londonites.
A portrait of English society in 1923.
A portrait of English society in 1923.
Just ok. I don't get why it's on so many "to read" lists.
I dreaded reading Mrs. Dalloway because I did not like To the Lighthouse. But, it's listed on the "100 Essential Novels" scratch-off poster challenge I'm doing this year so it had to be done. I started listening to the audiobook version and sighed in boredom. Took a few weeks off to move then found a hard copy at the Austin library. The forward really helped set the scene and explain that the book takes place in a day. I then alternated between reading and listening which I've never done before. I enjoyed Mrs. Dalloway because of the concept and all the darkness that creeps into the characters and story. It's a snapshot of post-WWI life in England which satisfied the historian in me. I can't believe I'm saying this about a Woolf novel but I loved it.
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes