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addystape's review against another edition
4.0
The book gives you a look at Woolf's brilliance from three perspectives: excerpts from her novels, early short stories, and essays and speeches. In her short stories, she begins to write about the internal world of the characters, and in her essays and speeches, through personal examples, she makes a case for women's equal status as intellectual and demonstrates the pain of being shut out of libraries and university life.
dcmr's review against another edition
3.0
A collection of highlights. I can't believe I hadn't read it earlier in my writing life. How did I not read this 'til now?
cleocreads_'s review against another edition
5.0
The entire collection was charming, insightful, and profound, in ways that entirely altered my first impression of the author. Each story captivated and moved me, and I understood the complexity of her character as a writer. I felt mixed emotions after finishing the book; gratitude for getting to know her better as a writer, and sadness for having to return the book to the library.
I definitely recommend this piece for anyone who would want a starter guide to her works. Woolf is notorious for an intricate writing style, so having this lenient exposure to her works will slightly help with understanding her methods.
I definitely recommend this piece for anyone who would want a starter guide to her works. Woolf is notorious for an intricate writing style, so having this lenient exposure to her works will slightly help with understanding her methods.
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