Member Reviews

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  1 of 1 members found this review helpful.

  • Rated 4 stars

  “Although this is often classified as a piece of feminist writing, Woolf disliked that term, preferring to call herself a humanist. Feminist thought certainly abounds, but I think this piece is just as much about carving out some space for yourself (whether you are male or female) so that you have something that feeds your soul.”

  Lady Dixie wrote this review Tuesday, July 17 2007. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 5 stars

  “A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf is a work of pure excellence. It is known as one of the most feminist books ever written. Virginia Woolf wrote this in a form of a lecture, almost informative. She speaks of the hardships that women go through and at one point, on my favorite lines, she says, "Anonymous was woman." I truly enjoyed this book so much because as much as America stands for equality, it still lacks equality for all. I think Virginia Woolf realized this. This book would be recommended to anyone who is a feminist and anyone who is interested in the philosophy behind equality. ”

  ARIEL H wrote this review Monday, October 6 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 5 stars

  “Something every woman writer should read periodically. Love it. Still so true today.”

  Melva P wrote this review Wednesday, August 27 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 3 stars

  “I think in principle this is a good book, but she didn't pull me in the way she did with Orlando. Perhaps it's because it's a different genre. In any case, I was disappointed when I read it.”

  Clara Jane wrote this review Wednesday, July 23 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 2 stars

  “She has interesting thoughts and very good points on writing, but goes off on tangents and tells stories that seem to have nothing to do with the subject.”

  Alantie wrote this review Saturday, July 5 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 5 stars

  “This is an extraordinary treatise on women and fiction. Woolf examines the subject closely, as if through a magnifying glass, and from so many angles. This covers history, the relationship between men and women,
  the psychology of the genders, and so much more.
  
  While cool and critical on the surface, her passion for the subject is just below the surface. The writing is exquisite, rich in imagery and symbolism. I read this in one day, but I would love to re-read this at a more leisurely pace sometime.
  
  I think that every woman who loves to read or who writes should read this! Actually, anyone who loves to read or who writes should read this, male or female!”

  Ann A wrote this review Saturday, May 10 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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  • Rated 5 stars

  “Every man should be required to read this book ...that is all I intend to say on the matter. ”

  R Reed wrote this review Wednesday, April 2 2008. ( reply | permalink )