I have only read A Room of One's Own, which I loved, and this novel. I found it difficult to follow the characters, at times, and I think, unfortunately, some of the things written about are outdated. However, there is beauty in the descriptions of the land, the actors, and the play. The audience is much more criticized, and maybe rightly so, seemingly presenting divided selves to the public and private. Mrs Swithin and Bart are quite likeable, maybe too old to care about society, so focussed are they on their religious versus secular battle, but good natured nonetheless. I may have to try another book of Woolf's to make up my mind about her writing.