Reviews

Orlando by Virginia Woolf

amayakodi's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

draybaum's review against another edition

challenging reflective

5.0

eviteri24's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A

2.75

emirosea's review against another edition

5.0

virginia baby i was born to understand your visions

ejknapp's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I stumbled upon this book by happenstance and I'm glad I did. At parts it was winding and long-winded, but it was so affirming to read a story where everyone just accepted Orlando's identity full stop. And then to double down on that, the "biographer" absolutely shreds people who enjoy thinking they can "prove someone's gender and sex." The vibes of this satire and blatant middle finger to gender standards and binary was a ride. 

sydneypf's review against another edition

2.0

I generally don't get satire. I tend to think it is boring. And so it is with Orlando. This is apparently a satirical novel, but I found it wordy and boring. That's a shame, because I find the premise fascinating.

rymc125's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

ive_00's review against another edition

challenging reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

emmic's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

amymcphrsn's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0