A review by chloevienna
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

challenging informative reflective relaxing sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

this felt more like poetry than a traditional book - woolf’s writing style is that of a structured stream of consciousness, almost david lynch-like in her storytelling format. it’s a story you more feel than understand. if you get twin peaks or alice in wonderland, you’ll get to the lighthouse - you have to lean in and embrace the nonsensical aspects and run-on sentences. this was graceful and quiet in some ways, yet deeply haunting in it’s subtly woven intricacies. not an easy classic to get through, but worth it if you dedicate the time. i highly recommend the audible audiobook read by nicole kidman! my first woolf book - will most likely continue! 
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