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This is the fourth work I have read by Woolf, and although she is not one of my favorite authors, I do appreciate what she has to say. I found so many sections humorous, especially when she discusses gender roles. Woolf also interjects historical, political and economic ideas into the mix. I know that I am not describing this book very well, because it was so dreamlike. As with all of the Woolf books I have read so far, I will need to read it again.
This book is not my cup of tea as I am neither a fan of magical realism nor Virginia Woolf. I read it for a book club and while there were many moments that resonated and I could appreciate why other people might like it, it ultimately left me cold.
I remember rushing through this and not feeling very satisfied in the end. I think it was me and not the book.
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