Lolly Willowes
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
222
Novel • Fiction
England • 1920s
1999
Adult
18+ years
Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner follows Laura Willowes, a person who struggles with societal expectations in early 20th-century England. Seeking independence, Laura leaves her oppressive family life for solitude in a rural village, where she discovers personal freedom and empowerment through unexpected alliances, challenging traditional roles and exploring themes of autonomy and self-discovery.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Fantastical
Bittersweet
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Sylvia Townsend Warner's Lolly Willowes is praised for its feminist themes and enchanting prose. Reviewers appreciate its sharp critique of societal norms and the compelling journey of the protagonist towards self-liberation. Some critique the novel's pacing and its abrupt shift in tone. Overall, it's celebrated for its wit and originality in addressing women's independence.
Readers who revel in Orlando by Virginia Woolf or The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson will enjoy Lolly Willowes. This book appeals to those intrigued by themes of female autonomy, enchantment, and self-discovery, wrapped in a blend of satire and witchcraft set in post-World War I England.
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222
Novel • Fiction
England • 1920s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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