Orlando by Virginia Woolf

Orlando

Virginia Woolf with Cori Samuel (Narrator)

8 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A fictional biography following the adventures of Orlando: initially a gentleman, later a lady — always a poet — who romps through British history, living an unusually long and full life….

Community Reviews Summary of 9,948 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
challenging 51%
adventurous 37%
funny 28%
mysterious 27%
emotional 25%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 15%
hopeful 9%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
dark 3%
sad 3%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 34%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.84

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