Vanessa and Her Sister
Vanessa and Her Sister
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1900s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar is a historical fiction novel exploring the lives of Vanessa Bell and her sister Virginia Woolf. Set in early 20th-century London, it delves into their intertwined lives, relationships, and the formation of the Bloomsbury Group. The narrative unfolds through Vanessa's perspective, capturing her artistic journey and familial dynamics.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar offers an intimate fictionalized account of Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf's dynamic. Readers appreciate the vivid portrayal of the Bloomsbury Group and the compelling narrative style. However, some find the epistolary format limiting in depth. Overall, it's praised for its immersive historical detail and characterization.
Who Should Read Vanessa and Her Sister?
Readers who enjoy Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar are typically fans of historical fiction and literary biographies. They appreciate character-driven narratives about the Bloomsbury Group. Similar readers might enjoy The Paris Wife by Paula McLain or Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler.
7,449 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1900s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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