To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

To the Lighthouse

Virginia Woolf

209 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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The serene and maternal Mrs. Ramsay, the tragic yet absurd Mr. Ramsay, and their children and assorted guests are on holiday on the Isle of Skye. From the seemingly trivial postponement of a visit to a nearby lighthouse, Woolf constructs a remarka...

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Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 49%
emotional 48%
sad 26%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
dark 10%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 18%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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