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Mrs. Dalloway
by Virginia Woolf
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway is a brilliant novel but difficult to read. Very fresh for its time, it deals with taboo themes of that era such as mental health, women’s position, feminism, LGBTQ+ issues, society, and class. The narrative breaks the norms of its time, offering a more authentic and realistic modern perspective.
Woolf’s writing is highly descriptive, often using two or three adjectives to describe a single noun. She combines internal descriptions with external observations, creating a deep and immersive experience. The story moves back and forth in time, and the lack of chapter separations makes it harder to follow. Despite this, Woolf’s extraordinary talent shines through, proving once again her mastery of the craft.
Set in post-war London, the novel portrays a society moving forward in various ways while tradition and social norms struggle to preserve old habits. Two characters, Clarissa and Septimus, never meet but are deeply connected through themes of life and death, sanity and insanity. Woolf’s narrative is a brilliant blend of time and consciousness, leaving readers with much to think about.
I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading and have some experience with complex literature. Let this not be your first novel, but it is a rewarding journey for those who take it on.
Woolf’s writing is highly descriptive, often using two or three adjectives to describe a single noun. She combines internal descriptions with external observations, creating a deep and immersive experience. The story moves back and forth in time, and the lack of chapter separations makes it harder to follow. Despite this, Woolf’s extraordinary talent shines through, proving once again her mastery of the craft.
Set in post-war London, the novel portrays a society moving forward in various ways while tradition and social norms struggle to preserve old habits. Two characters, Clarissa and Septimus, never meet but are deeply connected through themes of life and death, sanity and insanity. Woolf’s narrative is a brilliant blend of time and consciousness, leaving readers with much to think about.
I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading and have some experience with complex literature. Let this not be your first novel, but it is a rewarding journey for those who take it on.