A review by hannahmoy
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I found this a rich, poignant and reflective book about the wonders of the human experience, memories and how we interact with others. I love how the book explores what remains unsaid and the deep philosophical thoughts of the characters. It had a nice flow and moved seamlessly from one character to another when they interacted which I really liked.

So that to know her, or any one, one must seek out the people who completed them; even the places pg 167
One makes up the better part of life, he thought - making oneself up; making her up; creating an exquisite amusement, and something more'  pg 59