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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I am definitely not a Virginia Woolf enthusiast, but my pursuit of the 1,001 Books to Read Before You Die keeps forcing me to sample different novels. "To The Lighthouse" was my fifth by Woolf and definitely one of the more enjoyable ones (second to "The Years" which is probably her most traditional narrative structure.)
Told in stream of consciousness style, "To The Lighthouse" explores relationships and legacy by focusing on the The Ramsey family as they stay in their vacation home in Scotland, along with a group of friends.
The story definitely wasn't as challenging as others by Woolf -- so much centers on simple disagreement about the weather -- and the psychological insights into the family dynamics were interesting. This is surely one of Woolf's more accessible novels (at least of the ones I've read anyway.)
Told in stream of consciousness style, "To The Lighthouse" explores relationships and legacy by focusing on the The Ramsey family as they stay in their vacation home in Scotland, along with a group of friends.
The story definitely wasn't as challenging as others by Woolf -- so much centers on simple disagreement about the weather -- and the psychological insights into the family dynamics were interesting. This is surely one of Woolf's more accessible novels (at least of the ones I've read anyway.)
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Virginia Woolf's masterpiece. The characterisation is so incredible that Woolf often switches from one character's point of view to another without informing the reader, yet the distinction is so stark that the prose flows smoothly. Beautiful and philosophical.
Not a fun read by any means. I still give it four stars for Woolf's brilliant writing and ability to convey the subtleties of the mind.
The non-linear third-person format of the writing is something that I would need help interpreting for me to understand.
[I got some more insights into this style of storytelling. This is a good book, although I would have gotten more out of it if I was reading this as part of a class or group.]
[I got some more insights into this style of storytelling. This is a good book, although I would have gotten more out of it if I was reading this as part of a class or group.]
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
challenging
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:
Yes
I had no idea what I was getting into when I picked up my first Virginia Woolf novel on a whim, toward the end of a beach vacation. I think Patricia Lockwood mentioned something about Woolf in No One is Talking About This, and I felt like I had already gone too far in my life not knowing what Woolf was like.
I've never been afraid of Virginia Woolf, but I'm glad I finally understand why some people are.
I've never been afraid of Virginia Woolf, but I'm glad I finally understand why some people are.