A modernist classic, perfect use of the steam-of-consciousness narrative technique and a beautiful story overall. A bit difficult to read but once you get use to the style it's much easier.
I've read this book once before and am so glad I got to read again. I feel as though Mrs. Dalloway is a novel which I can analyze deeper with each reading, or just simply love it more.If you're looking for an action-packed read, Mrs. Dalloway may not be the best choice. However, Woolf does an exce...
I struggled all the way through with the blending of stream of conciousness and third-person omniscience. It jumps back and forth between characters, to a guy walking down the street, to someone who never even makes an appearance aside from her one random thought. Additionally, each character's th...
I wouldn't mind Virginia Woolf's long, rambling sentences if there was any sort of plot to follow. She really does construct some beautiful prose, but I don't like the stream of consciousness narration and the constantly shifting point of view. I feel no connection to the characters and no desire to...
i definitely enjoyed this more than 'to the lighthouse' but am finding woolf disappointing so far. maybe it's me that i'm disappointed with, but i'm not so thrilled with either book i've read. i found this far more engaging, however, than 'to the lighthouse,' at least in parts.
one of my favorite books ever. i remember i first read it in kevin kopelson's joyce & woolf class at iowa and was very focused on mrs. dalloway's business with sally.
This book was like the Log Ride at Astroworld...once you climb in, you can't stop. Virginia Woolf seems to try to be as honest and true as she can, even when what she writes is ...
I re-read this book before I read Michael Cunningham's book "The Hours," just so I could accurately compare and contrast the two books for a paper I was writing at the time. I have to admit that they are both excellent reads. I was also very impressed that they did such a wonderful movie adaptation...
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