Comments on: Woolf Break

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:47:41 +0000

Can’t wait to read some of her work. Gonna add it to my GoodReads list so I don’t forget. Thanks for the recommendation!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:59:25 +0000

Virginia Woolf is nothing short of amazing. Her narratives are often stream of consciousness and at first you aren’t sure if it works but at the novel unfolds you learn to trust her. If you haven’t read A Room of One’s Own.

By: Ami

Ami — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:09:56 +0000

love mrs. dalloway. such a great book and the hours was pretty amazing too.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:24:30 +0000

And you probably thought I was never paying attention

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:09:37 +0000

Jenna! What a perfect description! I love Virginia Woolf so much. To The Lighthouse has to be my favorite but A Room of One’s Own was the first of her’s I read and it really impacted me and my thinking. Shakespeare having a sister! Oh that opened my eyes! Thanks for the post, it made me miss British Novel sitting behind you while you looked at wedding websites!

By: Turtle

Turtle — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:40:17 +0000

Huge fan! “…this was what she loved; life; London; this moment in June.”

By: Janssen

Janssen — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:46:57 +0000

My sister and I read this book outloud together sitting in a tree overlooking the water in the Lake District in England. How can I not love this book with a memory like that?

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:40:23 +0000

Only an English major would describe Virginia Woolf as “chick lit.” LOL! You’re so cute, Jenna!

I’ve read several of Virginia Woolf’s novels, and to be honest, they’re not my cup of tea. I think she’s hugely talented and a beautiful writer… but she’s not my favorite.

Strangely enough, I LOVED The Hours (both the book and the movie). But just to clarify, The Hours is by Michael Cunningham, not Virginia Woolf.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:09:08 +0000

I have never read any of her books, nor seen any movies, but you make me want to! Thank you for this wonderful description!

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:40:21 +0000

I would say, start with either Mrs. Dalloway or A Room of One’s Own. I would read up on her writing style, called stream of consciousness before you try though, it might help you understand her work a little bit better!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stream_of_consciousness_(narrative_mode)

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:35:31 +0000

I read her biography, but I haven’t actually read any of her books. Strange order right? I’ve been meaning to, but that description gives me a headache. I’m a little worried to start a book now, but with your reminder, I’m going to have to try! Would you recommend this one go first?