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The Waves (Hardcover)

by Virginia Woolf (Author) "The sun had not yet risen ..." (more)
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This narrative traces the lives and friendships of six childhood friends from their childhood to their old age. It tells of the friends' true feelings, which are often different from the ones they portray to each other. The narration is done in a light, airy poetic voice by Frances Jeater, who comforts the listener with her reading but fails to provide enough differentiation to the characters, making it difficult to know who is the focus of each point of the story. J.F.M. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.


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The Waves is often regarded as Virginia Woolf's masterpiece, standing with those few works of twentieth-century literature that have created unique forms of their own. In deeply poetic prose, Woolf traces the lives of six children from infancy to death who fleetingly unite around the unseen figure of a seventh child, Percival. Allusive and mysterious, The Waves yields new treasures upon each reading. Annotated and with an introduction by Molly Hite --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Mrs. Dalloway - A Difficult but Satisfying Read, Nov 30 2005
By Laura Thornton (Carleton University) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mrs Dalloway (Paperback)
Virginia Woolf's classic novel Mrs. Dalloway is an interesting and challenging read. The plot is simple enough, but the writing is complex and challenges the reader to understand the text in ways that many are not accustomed to. The stream-of-consciousness style is not often used in novels written for today's audiences.
I found myself relying on an online study guide to help me interpret what was happening in the story. I often had to reread passages several time, thinking critically about the meanings and then referring to other's interpretations of the work to help me comprehend what was happening. Perhaps this is a byproduct of growing up in the information age, and expecting all the answers to be readily available, without having to work for them.
The various characters in Mrs. Dalloway are relatable and you empathize with them. You want to know more about them and get even more inside their heads. However, due to the style of writing, this is difficult. As you read the novel you loose track of whose thoughts you are currently reading, and what their objective for the day is. There are so many a characters that it is hard to keep track of them all and this is unfortunate, because you want to stay connected with them all. Their lives, while simple, are engaging and leave the reader wanting to be invited to Clarissa Dalloway's party, simply to meet all of them.
I recommend this novel to anyone who is up for a challenging read. It truly is a classic novel that everyone should read. If you are willing to put in the work, the story will reward you. Virginia Woolf was one of the most prolific and influential writers of the 20th century, and Mrs. Dalloway proves why this is true.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible, Jun 6 2004
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This review is from: The Waves (Hardcover)
In my opinion, The Waves is the best English Novel ever written. Through this novel, Woolf solves one of the main problems of modern writing -- the problem of subjectivity, namely, how can we connect with other people in a real way, if we are limited by our own conscious experience. In the Waves, Woolf helps us transcend our own consciousness, helps us break down the divisions between ourselves and the rest of the world through her use of language.

In The Waves, Woolf does not merely drop us into the consciousness of her characters. For example, the language at the beginning of the novel describing the very first sensory experiences of each of her characters, is too complex for a new born infant. Instead, Woolf uses sophisticated language to place the reader in the same mindset as each character, and in doing so the reader comes to have direct experience of another person outside of themselves.

Every sentence in this book describes something real and true about the world. She puts voice to experience that I didn't know that I had. She communicates the very hardness of communicating and she does it beautifully. This book changed my whole life.

The Waves is definitely a challenging read, but well worth it. I believe that anyone can enjoy this book if they are willing to put in the effort. Read it -- you will thank yourself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Enduring monologues are presented with rhythm and impact, May 8 2004
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Waves (Audio CD)
Expertly read by Frances Jeater and superbly enhanced with classical music, The Waves is the succinctly abridged and highly recommended CD audiobook rendition of Virginia Woolf's classic accounting of six friends, ranging from childhood to old age. Enduring monologues are presented with the rhythm and impact of poetry to showcase a complex work of literature that runs the gamut of the difficulties and enduring loyalties of the human experience. 4 digitally mastered CDs, 5 hours 14 minutes.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Waves has ups & downs ... -- ha! ; )
Virgie was a rare poetic master. Consider The Waves a maximization of those frilly words. They clothe the concept novel purely based upon six character soliloquies. Read more
Published on Dec 12 2001 by old_hyperbolic_squiggly

5.0 out of 5 stars An Astounding Book
This book is without a doubt the best book I have ever read. It is based in the early 20th century in London and the surrounding counties. Read more
Published on Oct 24 2001 by evil_peanut

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - Woolf is a master
When you hear about this book, the story of several people told in thier own soliloques, from birth to death, from morning to evening, you think that it must be confusing to read... Read more
Published on Jun 27 2001 by Peter G. Neofotis

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Drownng, Waving
My exploration of Virginia Woolf has been a progression from To the Lighthouse to Orlando to The Waves. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2001 by Rhetorick

5.0 out of 5 stars A challenge,but worth it!
I loved this book, for both what it says - about life, time and relationships - and for how it says it. Read more
Published on Oct 12 2000 by Trillian

5.0 out of 5 stars soliloquy
'The Waves' is a sublime and gentle book full of diversity of V.Wolf's troubled life. I find this book very soothing at the same time and there is a certain continuity in it too... Read more
Published on Sep 13 2000 by rennee

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally draining to say the least
I had never read a book like this one. It made me feel like the bathwater after someone has pulled the plug. This is partly because of the unusual construction of the story. Read more
Published on Aug 21 2000 by thirteenthfairy

5.0 out of 5 stars wAvEs of emotion disolving the "I"
You have never read a book like this. But don't let that intimidate. This is her most experimental work, but it is still much more accesible than many other modernists. Read more
Published on Jun 16 2000 by Buzz Advert

5.0 out of 5 stars So good , I'll read it again!
Harold Bloom (literary critic) put "The Waves" on his list of books that are worth reading and rereading. I heartily agree. Read more
Published on May 22 2000 by Cynthia Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
I was lucky enough to find a first edition of this book (1931) in a used bookstore. It was a gift for my wife's birthday. Read more
Published on May 9 2000 by Robert Reed

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