Between the Acts by Virginia Woolf

Between the Acts

Virginia Woolf

151 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In Woolf's last novel, the action takes place on one summer's day at a country house in the heart of England, where the villagers are presenting their annual pageant. A lyrical, moving valedictory.
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Moods

reflective 85%
challenging 48%
emotional 24%
sad 16%
tense 16%
funny 12%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
dark 8%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 23%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 7%

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