hwestenhofer 's review for:

Orlando by Virginia Woolf

5.0

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This is by far one of my favorite Woolf novels that I've read thus far. She brilliantly plays with the novel's conventions to tell Orlando's unbelievable story. I agree with the critics when they say that this is Woolf's most approachable novel, and I think that it would be a great text to dive into through the lens of gender and feminist theory. Moreover, I think that it's absolutely adorable that this text might have been intended as a love letter. Throughout the book, Woolf pampers readers with eloquent lyricism on reading and the creative craft of writing. These moments and just the overall composure of the novel as a whole will leave you stunned. Its style situates perfectly in the middle of the Modern era, and I find it hard to believe you wouldn't be a fan if you enjoy Modern literature.