Between the Acts by Virginia Woolf

Between the Acts

Virginia Woolf

220 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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In Woolf's final novel, villagers present their annual pageant, made up of scenes from the history of England, at a house in the heart of the country as personal dramas simmer and World War II looms. Annotated and with an introduction by Melba Cud...

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Moods

reflective 88%
challenging 52%
emotional 30%
mysterious 18%
sad 13%
tense 13%
dark 11%
funny 11%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 25%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.47

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