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Mar 14, 2018SPPL_Betsy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Mrs. Dalloway is a glimpse into a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a woman preparing to host an evening party while at the same time, examining the past and present of her existence. She is overwhelmed with nostalgia after an encounter with a former suitor, and as a result, scrutinizes her marriage and the choices she has made throughout her life. The story flows from the perspective of multiple characters, each facing their own internal conflicts. The thoughts of Septimus Smith, a World War I veteran who appears to be suffering from PTSD, are particularly disturbing, but can be loosely compared to the thoughts of Clarissa; both characters fear their worlds are falling apart around them. Fans of classic literature will likely appreciate the universal themes of love, life, and death present in Mrs. Dalloway. The in-depth, highly psychological study of characters may also appeal to fans of literary fiction. Woolf’s beautifully poetic, descriptive writing style will entice fans of both classic and literary fiction.