The waves by virginia woolf
The sun had not yet risen. The sea was indistinguishable from the sky, except that the sea was slightly creased as if a cloth had wrinkles in it. Gradually as the sky whitened a dark line lay on the horizon dividing the sea from the sky and the grey cloth became barred with thick strokes moving, one after another, beneath the surface, following each other, pursuing each other, perpetually.
why we loved it
The Extra Literary Affairs podcast absolutely adored The Waves by Virginia Woolf, and honestly, how could they not? First of all, the book is like a fancy, six-layer cake of thoughts and feelings—each character gets their own delicious layer! Plus, the way Woolf writes is so poetic, it’s like she turned the ocean into words. Transitioning from one character to another might sound confusing, but trust us, it’s like watching a group chat come to life, but with way deeper conversations (and no annoying typos).
Moreover, the podcast hosts couldn’t stop gushing about how The Waves makes ordinary moments feel epic. For instance, a sunrise isn’t just a sunrise—it’s a whole mood, a metaphor, and a life lesson all rolled into one. Meanwhile, the characters’ inner monologues are so relatable, you’ll start wondering if Virginia Woolf secretly read your diary. On top of that, the book’s structure is wild but in the best way—like a rollercoaster for your brain, but without the nausea (unless you read it too fast).
Finally, the podcast agreed that The Waves is the kind of book that sticks with you, like that one catchy song you can’t stop humming. Sure, it’s not your typical beach read (unless you want to feel super intellectual while sipping a piña colada), but it’s totally worth it. In conclusion, if you love beautiful writing, deep thoughts, and a little bit of chaos, this book is a must-read—and the Extra Literary Affairs crew will happily debate you if you disagree!