Hey, guys! This is another book that I read in an English class, Mrs. Dalloway. I didn't particularly like it, but I can see how others would.
The Cover:
The Cover:
It shows 50 year old Clarissa Dalloway preparing for her party. Nothing too exciting but it fits with the book. B- cover
Official Description:
In this vivid portrait of one day in a woman's life, Clarissa Dalloway is preoccupied with the last-minute details of party preparation while in her mind she is much more than a perfect society hostess. As she readies her house, she is flooded with far-away remembrances. And, met with the realities of the present, Clarissa reexamines the choices she has made, hesitantly looking ahead to growing old. Undeniably triumphant, this is the inspired novelistic outline of human consciousness.
My Review:
Mrs. Dalloway is a snapshot of a single day in London as Clarissa prepares for a party and a long-lost friend comes into town, making her ask herself if she has any regrets about how her life turned out. Meanwhile, a seemingly unrelated character, Septimus, faces his world unraveling because of his PTSD.
Mrs. Dalloway is a novel that focuses on nostalgia, the beauty/cruelty of the world, and the power of small moments. Most of Mrs. Dalloway was enjoyable enough to read. However, nothing really happens throughout the entire book. Nothing is changed as a result of this day in the lives of the characters. Everything remains the exact same, which makes this book feel inconsequential, to me.
That being said, Mrs. Dalloway does a great job of contrasting different people's thoughts, which can be pretty interesting. It all depends on what kind of book you want to read.
Overall, I would recommend this book for people who want to read about varying point of views and are motivated more by writing style than plot, as this book has a very compelling writing style with a very stagnant plot.
Phrase:
Exquisite moments
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
As I Lay Dying
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The Cover:
It shows 50 year old Clarissa Dalloway preparing for her party. Nothing too exciting but it fits with the book. B- cover
Official Description:
In this vivid portrait of one day in a woman's life, Clarissa Dalloway is preoccupied with the last-minute details of party preparation while in her mind she is much more than a perfect society hostess. As she readies her house, she is flooded with far-away remembrances. And, met with the realities of the present, Clarissa reexamines the choices she has made, hesitantly looking ahead to growing old. Undeniably triumphant, this is the inspired novelistic outline of human consciousness.
My Review:
Mrs. Dalloway is a snapshot of a single day in London as Clarissa prepares for a party and a long-lost friend comes into town, making her ask herself if she has any regrets about how her life turned out. Meanwhile, a seemingly unrelated character, Septimus, faces his world unraveling because of his PTSD.
Mrs. Dalloway is a novel that focuses on nostalgia, the beauty/cruelty of the world, and the power of small moments. Most of Mrs. Dalloway was enjoyable enough to read. However, nothing really happens throughout the entire book. Nothing is changed as a result of this day in the lives of the characters. Everything remains the exact same, which makes this book feel inconsequential, to me.
That being said, Mrs. Dalloway does a great job of contrasting different people's thoughts, which can be pretty interesting. It all depends on what kind of book you want to read.
Overall, I would recommend this book for people who want to read about varying point of views and are motivated more by writing style than plot, as this book has a very compelling writing style with a very stagnant plot.
Phrase:
Exquisite moments
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
As I Lay Dying
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