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I "avoided" (though that's not quite the right word) this book for so long. It was so popular last year with everyone praising how amazing it was. And while I didn't doubt that it was a good book, there was just nothing in the summary that got my interest. Then a few days ago pushing to complete a reading challenge I finally picked up this title. And yes, it is as good as everyone said it was. Brit Bennett's writing skill blew me away, its not often I come across books this well written. Her style is also very approachable. It's not overly lyrical, but also not lacking in impactful and artistic quality. The characters and story in this book are guaranteed to stick with you long after you've read it. It's a powerful and deeply human story that you won't regret reading.

Orlando by Virginia Woolf

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mysterious reflective 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

3.75

At first I struggled with reading 'Orlando'. I probably should have taken the Internet's advice for once and started with 'A Room of One's Own' just to get a grip on Woolf's writing style. Instead, I stuck with this one and trudged through the first 120 pages for a week. Then I slowly began to better understand Woolf's writing style and I finished the rest of the book in about two days. I found myself really enjoying the humor in this book. But what struck me the most was the commentary on gender. For me it turned this book from nearly a century old classic to personally relevant. 'Orlando' can be a hard read, but worth it if you have any interest . It's also worth noting this book has quite a few racist remarks towards Black people and Roma people, frequently using slurs to refer to both. Which can make reading this rather uncomfortable at times.

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izzymmcfarland's reviews 35 reviews

izzymmcfarland's reviews
35 reviews