Between the Acts by Virginia Woolf

Between the Acts

Virginia Woolf

224 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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In Virginia Woolf’s lyrical, inventive last novel, the action takes place on one summer’s day at a country house in the heart of England on the eve of World War II.“Love. Hate. Peace. Three emotions made the ply of human life.” Between the Acts ta...

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Moods

reflective 88%
challenging 52%
emotional 28%
mysterious 18%
sad 14%
tense 14%
funny 11%
dark 10%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 24%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%

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