To the Lighthouse (Version 2)
Gelesen von Phil Benson
Virginia Woolf
(4,167 Sterne; 6 Bewertungen)
Virginia Woolf's classic modernist novel explores the lives and thoughts of the Ramsays and their guests at the family's summer home on the Isle of Skye. The book is divided into three parts, described by Woolf as 'two blocks joined by a corridor'. The first and last parts tell of two days, ten years, and a world war apart. The 'corridor' describes the decay and renovation of the house over the intervening period, punctuated by marriages and deaths among the Ramsays and their friends. To the Lighthouse remains noteworthy for its use of multiple perspectives to reveal complexities of perception and experience. It can be enjoyed both for Woolf's vivid portraits of character and relationship and for its insights into the philosophy of writing and visual art. This reading is based on the British edition of the book, which varies in parts from the American edition that was published in the same year. (Summary by Phil Benson) (8 hr 8 min)
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Bewertungen
Emotion and thought rich storytelling by Woolf.
Walking Gum2
(4 Sterne)
This story portrays the thoughts of so many characters in a very realistic, calming and sometimes confusing way (that's life). The character's wants, insecurities and emotional journeys are very enjoyable to read through. My only nitpick is that it's quite hard to follow the POV. The voice was also pleasantly done and was very clear and audible.
unusual and brilliant
Shelly
(5 Sterne)
I had no problem with the reader. His tone adjusted to the moods. Storylines and characters are simply but beautifully and artistically described. Many years covered in a style where every word is of value. Recommended.
Boring Reader
bookworm
(1 Sterne)
I had to give up before finishing the first chapter, as the reader made every sentence sound the same.
Rilla Kirk
(5 Sterne)
loved the story and like the reading.