The Waves by Virginia Woolf

The Waves

Virginia Woolf

192 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set on the coast of England against the vivid background of the sea, The Waves introduces six characters—three men and three women—who are grappling with the death of a beloved friend, Percival. Instead of describing their outward expressions of g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,475 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
challenging 69%
emotional 58%
sad 26%
inspiring 20%
dark 12%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 7%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 18%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 2% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.13

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