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Editorial Reviews
The Wall Street Journal
"As an homage, Mr. Dalloway is . . . graceful and understated. Lippincott . . . touchingly examines the yearning for love and companionship of a man who seeks to live freely in a strait-laced society." --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title Publishers Weekly
"Lippincott calls his first novel a 'creative response' to the Virginia Woolf classic of similar title, but its virtuoso handling of the inner life of its characters should delight more than just Woolf enthusiasts. . . . By using recognizably Woolfian techniques-shifting points of view, extensive inner monologue-the author pays homage to Woolf while at the same time creating his own vision. . . . This is imitation in its finest form, as one writer draws from another to create a convincing... read more Library Journal
"Lippincott's novel is very Woolfian, but even better-there is a cameo by Woolf herself. A treat for readers of literary fiction." --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title From Booklist June 1, 1999
Three years have passed since Clarissa Dalloway hosted her famously lovely party in London. Richard Dalloway has retired from public life. Elizabeth, their daughter, studies veterinary science in Liverpool. Richard's long-ago rival, Peter Walsh, remains in India with his new wife. Now it's Richard's turn to throw a party. It's 28 June_ 1927, and the occasion is Richard and Clarissa's thirtieth wedding anniversary. All the details, including the flowers, are Richard's responsibility. The venue is... read more
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A beautifully written book
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from Newton, Massachusetts
December 16, 1999
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Mr. Dalloway deserves all the attention it is getting. Focusing on the husband of the protagonist of Virgina Wolff's Mrs. Dalloway, it fills in the gaps and makes for a wonderful story. Again, it covers only one day in the life but, oh, what a day. Mr. Lippincott writes with elegance (as always). His wonderful collection of short stories, The Real, True Angel, showed us what he could do -- and this novel doesn't let the reader down. It is a short, spare book which lingers in the mind for a long, intense time.
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An asset to your bookshelf
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A reader
from New York, New York
December 2, 1999
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MR. DALLOWAY is a triumphant exploration of time, love, omens, and selfhood--an elegant union of language and ideas. Throughout, the prose simply billows. Like most of D.H. Lawrence's work, the novella is savage but wondrous, exposing human nature and society with a seamless blend of evaluation and forgiveness. A lush, satisfying read!
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Sensuous prose.
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Reviewer:
A reader
from London, England
December 2, 1999
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This book was a nostalgic visit with an old friend who surprises one with a new twist. Wonderfully crafted and a pleasure to read. Mr. Lippincott has captured Virginia Woolf and made her his own.
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Highly recommended!
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Reviewer:
A reader
from Cambridge, MA
November 30, 1999
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MR. DALLOWAY was truly a pleasure to read. The language is elegant and lucid, the characters engaging, and the story expertly, suspensefully, and wittily told. I savored every page!
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