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To the Lighthouse

By: Virginia Woolf
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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Summary

To the Lighthouse is a landmark work of English fiction. Virginia Woolf explores perception and meaning in some of the most beautiful prose ever written, minutely detailing the characters thoughts and impressions. This unabridged version is read by Juliet Stevenson.

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"British actress Juliet Stevenson makes for a better reader of Woolf's words than Nicole Kidman's Oscar-winning turn as Woolf in The Hours...Her reading is quietly, carefully precise, and that precision is a solid complement to Woolf's own measured, inward-looking prose." (Publishers Weekly)

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Wonderfully read by Juliet Stevenson

Such beautiful writing, beautifully read. The story slightly peters out towards the end, but still really enjoyed it. Virginia Woolf has true insight.

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Minds

I loved the language journey into minds and gender issues through observation of ordinary house and garden things.

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Star performance of very significant 20C novel

Loved it. This is a tour de force of beautiful writing sensitively converted into audio. Juliet' s reading makes the narrative easy to follow and illuminates key passages. Well worth listening to several times.Thank you so much.

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Enchanting

I was sorry to finish it. The narration was exquisite, it gave life and added even more depth to a masterpiece of English literature.
I found Stevenson's voice very relaxing to listen to and never monotonous.

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A Brilliant Listen

I loved this book from the very beginning. Though hard to follow in places, Virginia Woolf has you from the first page. To The Lighthouse is a funny, sad, brilliant book that I would recommend to anyone who wants to have a book they will love forever.

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Simply lovely

Woolf's writing is a joy and Ms Stevenson's performance is perfect. A sublime indulgence. Timeless

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Brilliant piece of literature

The narrator does a wonderful job! I find it easier to listen to an audiobook when it comes to modernist stream of consciousness literature.

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A great rendition of a great book

A very interested and engaging book which is still relevant today, brought to life by Juliet Stevenson. Highly recommended.

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Brilliant Author, Brilliant Narrator

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would, recommend this audiobook to others, and I have. I believe that I read To The Lighthouse many years ago, but its impact was greater hearing it read.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The narrative is weighted down by the effect of the parents, the power characters, on their children. This sense of claustraphobia infiltrates the book.

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the best narrator to a firm favourite

one of ny favourite books by Virginia Woolf read perfectly by the inimitable Juliet Stevenson.

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