Orlando by Virginia Woolf

Orlando

Virginia Woolf

352 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"Come, come I'm sick to death of this particular self. I want another." As his tale begins, Orlando is a passionate sixteen-year-old nobleman whose days are spent in rowdy revelry, filled with the colorful delights of Queen Elizabeth I's court. By...

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Moods

reflective 77%
challenging 50%
adventurous 36%
funny 30%
mysterious 27%
emotional 24%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 9%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
dark 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.84

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