A review by may5areads
Orlando by Virginia Woolf

challenging funny reflective medium-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

3.75

Save for the old use of the n-slur, I found exactly what I was looking for character and movement. In the past Woolf’s overly-descriptive nature would not catch my interest; however, reading for the goal of turning Orlando into a dance piece actually endowed every detail, color, symbol, and movement description with purpose and power. I am excited to explore the next creative process. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Unnecessary use of n-word, disrespect toward dead head of black person, as well as the stereotyping and sexualization of Black women, g-word and potentially more racial slurs that I skimmed over just to get throught it