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daniealexa_c_s's review against another edition
4.0
Es esta clase de libros que te descuidas un momento y ya no entiendes nada, es un libro en el que debes saborear cada palabra. Siento que este libro se presta para una relectura porque se que lo puedes comprender mejor o encontrarle significados nuevos a las palabras de Woolf.
bluereen's review against another edition
3.0
“About here, she thought, dabbling her fingers in the water, a ship had sunk, and she muttered, dreamily half asleep, how we perished, each alone.”
***
Heralded as one of the best modernist texts, To the Lighthouse delves into the complexities of human emotion—particularly the dynamics of power among human relationships. On the surface, the novel centers around the Ramsey family and their plans to go to the lighthouse. Literally and metaphorically, however, the lighthouse remains elusive. By the end, only a few the members actually make the trip. In all truth, I failed to appreciate this novel in its entirety, as its modernist sentiment didn't really resonate with me. Nevertheless, Woolf’s mastery of the stream of consciousness is apparent, for she deftly inhabits a character's thought and shifts to another's in a heartbeat.
The relationship between Mr and Mrs. Ramsey is intriguing. The former is a cold-hearted philosopher, while the latter is the perennial homemaker. Although Mr. Ramsey doesn’t seem to show remorse whenever he belittles his wife’s capacities, he nevertheless openly demands her sympathy. For all his stoicism, he depends on her constant reassurance. On the other hand, Mrs. Ramsey cannot bring it upon herself to tell her husband the three words he so desperately wants to hear. Her love language was not words of affirmation but acts of service. The complexity of their relationship is best captured at the end of Part I, wherein Woolf assiduously discloses the thoughts of each. It is revealed that despite all their marital troubles and miscommunications, the love they have for each other is undeniable.
Overall, I must confess that I had to force myself to finish this book, so it was not much of a pleasant read. It is, however, sprinkled with good quotes. Though some would declare that To the Lighthouse is Woolf’s greatest novel, I would much prefer Mrs Dalloway over this.
***
Heralded as one of the best modernist texts, To the Lighthouse delves into the complexities of human emotion—particularly the dynamics of power among human relationships. On the surface, the novel centers around the Ramsey family and their plans to go to the lighthouse. Literally and metaphorically, however, the lighthouse remains elusive. By the end, only a few the members actually make the trip. In all truth, I failed to appreciate this novel in its entirety, as its modernist sentiment didn't really resonate with me. Nevertheless, Woolf’s mastery of the stream of consciousness is apparent, for she deftly inhabits a character's thought and shifts to another's in a heartbeat.
The relationship between Mr and Mrs. Ramsey is intriguing. The former is a cold-hearted philosopher, while the latter is the perennial homemaker. Although Mr. Ramsey doesn’t seem to show remorse whenever he belittles his wife’s capacities, he nevertheless openly demands her sympathy. For all his stoicism, he depends on her constant reassurance. On the other hand, Mrs. Ramsey cannot bring it upon herself to tell her husband the three words he so desperately wants to hear. Her love language was not words of affirmation but acts of service. The complexity of their relationship is best captured at the end of Part I, wherein Woolf assiduously discloses the thoughts of each. It is revealed that despite all their marital troubles and miscommunications, the love they have for each other is undeniable.
Overall, I must confess that I had to force myself to finish this book, so it was not much of a pleasant read. It is, however, sprinkled with good quotes. Though some would declare that To the Lighthouse is Woolf’s greatest novel, I would much prefer Mrs Dalloway over this.
ericbrasiln's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
3.5
joshnew10987's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
aceface's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
luispi31416's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Este libro trata sobre la familia ramsey y sus invitados en una casa de verano.
Estructurado en 3 capítulos, en el primero contará con constantes cambios de puntos de vista segun vas leyendo, eso unido a su complicado legunguaje lo hace bastante difícil de leer. A veces tienes la sensación que más que querer transmitir algo lo que quiere hacer es un homenaje al lenguaje, y eso me saca un poco del libro.
En este primer capítulo nos cuenta los sentimientos de profundo odio y a la vez de respeto reverencial de la señora ramsey hacía su marido, se deja entrever un romance de lily por la señora ramsey, o el miedo del señor ramsey a que su libro no perdure.
En el segundo capítulo será un pasaje que nos describirá el paso del tiempo ( unos 10 años) para volver en el tercer capítulo a narrar la suerte de algunos personajes que vuelven a la casa de verano. (Estructura en h).
En este tercer capítulo sucede en desenlace donde el Sr ramsey lleva a sus hijos al faro, y lily por fin termina su cuadro. El final me ha dejado un poco indiferente.
Es un libro que he disfrutado en algunos pasajes, como el de la cena, o el pasaje del bote donde cam se debate entre perdonar a su padre o seguir la promesa de su hermano, pero también ha habido pasajes que me han parecido tediosos y donde me he perdido un poco. Es un libro objetivamente muy bueno pero que quizás me ha pasado un poco por encima.
Estructurado en 3 capítulos, en el primero contará con constantes cambios de puntos de vista segun vas leyendo, eso unido a su complicado legunguaje lo hace bastante difícil de leer. A veces tienes la sensación que más que querer transmitir algo lo que quiere hacer es un homenaje al lenguaje, y eso me saca un poco del libro.
En este primer capítulo nos cuenta los sentimientos de profundo odio y a la vez de respeto reverencial de la señora ramsey hacía su marido, se deja entrever un romance de lily por la señora ramsey, o el miedo del señor ramsey a que su libro no perdure.
En el segundo capítulo será un pasaje que nos describirá el paso del tiempo ( unos 10 años) para volver en el tercer capítulo a narrar la suerte de algunos personajes que vuelven a la casa de verano. (Estructura en h).
En este tercer capítulo sucede en desenlace donde el Sr ramsey lleva a sus hijos al faro, y lily por fin termina su cuadro. El final me ha dejado un poco indiferente.
Es un libro que he disfrutado en algunos pasajes, como el de la cena, o el pasaje del bote donde cam se debate entre perdonar a su padre o seguir la promesa de su hermano, pero también ha habido pasajes que me han parecido tediosos y donde me he perdido un poco. Es un libro objetivamente muy bueno pero que quizás me ha pasado un poco por encima.
fowadijaz's review against another edition
Attempted to read it twice, the stream of conscious prose is just not something I could handle.
el_b's review against another edition
3.0
I recognize the importance and influence of the book. I just don’t know that I enjoy reading / have the patience for / comprehend the modernist books of the early 1900s (so couldn’t give it more stars because my rating is generally based on my enjoyment of the book).