The Years by Virginia Woolf

The Years

Virginia Woolf

272 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

It was an uncertain spring. The weather, perpetually changing, sent clouds of blue and of purple flying over the land. In the country farmers, looking at the fields, were apprehensive; in London umbrellas were opened and then shut by people lookin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
challenging 48%
emotional 13%
funny 10%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 20%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 59% | No: 22% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.71

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