Night and Day by Virginia Woolf

Night and Day

Virginia Woolf

446 pages first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in Edwardian London, Night and Day contrasts the daily lives and romantic attachments of two acquaintances, Katharine Hilbery and Mary Datchet. The novel examines the relationships between love, marriage, happiness, and success.

Community Reviews Summary of 449 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 66%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 25%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.65

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