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As a recently finished reader of To the Lighthouse, I feel that it is necessary to say that although it may not ever be my favorite book, I did certainly enjoy parts of it. I found the language to be difficult at times. Frequently throughout the novel, I completely zoned and was forced to reread sections. However, the language also gave and inside look of the characters' feelings. The dialogue in the book was minimal, rather the characters are always thinking of what to say or how to act. I liked this because I feel that this silent mental outlook on things is a very unique and often not a discussed topic. What do we think when we are alone, what do each of us believe about life? death? Virginia seemed to be prying into these large topics. One quote I found interesting was, "For there are moments when one can neither think nor feel. And if one can neither think nor feel, she thought, where is one?"

yeah i like that quote too, it was very "Cogito, ergo sum" (i think therefore i am), but lack there of...

i also thought this book had a few nice sections, but was (to me) lifeless all in all, or maybe just boring. But i am very glad i read it just to find pg 70.
"If Shakespeare never existed, he asked, would the world have differed much from what it is to-day? Does the progress of civilization depend upon great men? .....Possible the greatest good requires the existence of a slave class. The liftman in the Tube is an eternal necessity."
I dont know..... i like to think Shakespeare matters.... but maybe not. its sad really. but what would be different? (maybe a whole lot less romantic girls ha ha)