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alexblais8's review
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
cassie_04's review
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
DEAR GOD. AN INFURIATING READ. TOOK ME 5 MONTHS TO FINISH. Great book though. Interesting takes on gender throughout. I also enjoyed the surreal passage of time and place throughout the book. Unfortunately, like much of Woolf's work it is incredibly racist. I enjoy her experimental style but this one was a little bit too loosey goosey and descriptive in places, as well as the frequent racism made this book difficult to read. Has historical and literary interest though, so in those regards, was worth a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Alcohol and Classism