224 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156118705
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 21 October 1970
Description
In Virginia Woolf’s lyrical, inventive last novel, the action takes place on one summer’s day at a country house in the heart of England on the eve of World War II. “Love. Hate. Peace. Three emotions made the ply of human life.” Between the Act...
Community Reviews Summary of 636 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
emotional 26%
sad 20%
funny 17%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
HomophobiaMinor
Racism, Rape, Antisemitism
224 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156118705
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 21 October 1970
Description
In Virginia Woolf’s lyrical, inventive last novel, the action takes place on one summer’s day at a country house in the heart of England on the eve of World War II. “Love. Hate. Peace. Three emotions made the ply of human life.” Between the Act...
Community Reviews Summary of 636 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
emotional 26%
sad 20%
funny 17%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
HomophobiaMinor
Racism, Rape, Antisemitism