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Jacob’s Room

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SKU: 9780140185706

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Experience Jacob Flanders’ journey from boyhood to adulthood in Virginia Woolf’s groundbreaking novel. Through fragmented memories and impressions, witness his transformation amidst the backdrop of pre-war Europe. A literary masterpiece exploring time, reality, and desire. Explore themes of identity and loss.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780140185706
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 19
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 16 mm
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0140185704
  • Publisher Date: 01 Feb 1998
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 196 mm
  • No of Pages: 240
  • Series Title: Classic, 20th-Century, Penguin
  • Weight: 182 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

19 reviews for Jacob’s Room

  1. Ritika Srivastava

    Woolf’s style is unique, but I struggled to connect with Jacob. The fragmented narrative felt disjointed at times, though I appreciated the exploration of pre-war Europe.

  2. Teekshan Anantula

    Too many things going on at once in this novel. Beautifully written and hard to understand at the same time. Too artistic for me.

  3. Shambhavi

    I wanted to love this book, but I found it frustratingly vague. Woolf’s prose is beautiful, but the lack of a clear plot left me wanting more.

  4. Anumeha Anjlina Lakra

    Not my favorite book from Virginia Woolf. This novel requires patience because is not an easy read. I don’t think that I will read it again.

  5. Ansaf S

    A masterpiece! Woolf captures the essence of a generation lost to war. The fragmented style perfectly reflects the uncertainties of life. Highly recommend!

  6. Jayant Tomar

    Woolf at her finest! Jacob’s Room is a poignant and profound meditation on life, loss, and the passage of time. A must-read for any serious reader.

  7. Shubh Maheshwari

    An interesting experiment in narrative, but I didn’t love it. The constant shifting perspectives left me feeling disoriented and disconnected from Jacob.

  8. Shubham Kumar

    The writing is lyrical but can be tedious at some points. Hard to connect with the characters, but overall is a good read.

  9. Amit Mishra

    Woolf’s experimental style is definitely on display here. Although hard to follow sometimes I enjoyed reading this book a lot.

  10. Aryan Gupta

    Woolf’s writing is lyrical and evocative. Jacob’s Room is a powerful exploration of identity and loss. A thought-provoking and rewarding read.

  11. Sanskar Vyas

    While beautifully written, I found it hard to truly understand Jacob. The lack of a clear narrative made it difficult to fully engage with the story.

  12. Dipti Yadav

    A unique and challenging read that asks you to piece together Jacob’s life. It’s not always easy, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

  13. Ankita V Nambiar

    This is an exceptional book and I read it over a weekend. Even though hard to follow, Woolf created something very special.

  14. Nishit Muralia

    I appreciated the artistry of Woolf’s writing, but the story itself didn’t resonate with me. Too much style, not enough substance, in my opinion.

  15. Atul Nautiyal

    An interesting novel that definitely worth reading. Little bit confusing to understand the character Jacob and his life. Overall good experience reading

  16. Hemant Kumar

    I admire Woolf’s experimental approach, but I found Jacob’s Room ultimately unsatisfying. Too abstract and emotionally distant for my taste. Interesting ideas, though.

  17. Sarthak Dipak Bhadange

    A stunning exploration of character through absence. Woolf’s writing is exquisite and the novel’s themes are timeless. Highly recommended.

  18. Vijaykaran Singh Rana

    A beautiful, albeit challenging, read. Woolf’s prose is stunning, painting vivid pictures despite Jacob’s elusiveness. It’s a novel that stays with you.

  19. Rudransh Verma

    Absolutely brilliant! Woolf’s innovative style perfectly captures the fleeting nature of memory and experience. A truly unforgettable novel.

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