Orlando by Virginia Woolf
Orlando

Virginia Woolf

Orlando

Virginia Woolf

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

Description

Virginia Woolf's Orlando 'The longest and most charming love letter in literature', playfully constructs the figure of Orlando as the fictional embodiment of Woolf's close friend and lover, Vita Sackville-West. Spanning three centuries, the novel ...

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Moods

reflective 77%
challenging 50%
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: 11% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.84

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