Vanessa and her Sister is a story of Vanessa Stephen and her sister Virginia (Virginia Wolfe). I had heard various stories about the demise of Virginia Wolfe and was anxious to read this story. Suffice it to say, I was not impressed. The book is made up of a plethera of diary entries, letters, small notes, etc. with little dialogue. I found the unconventional writing style difficult to read and spent way too much time paying attention to the dates of entries and trying to figure out how much time had elapsed than interpreting the mainstay of the diary entry or letter. The story was filled with bi-sexual liasons, homosexual pining and stuffy English commentaries. I vow to always finish every book I start and made no exception with this story. I can say that the ending had some redeeming qualities when at least each character's fate was put on paper and I could close the cover. I received this book free of charge for an honest review of the story and I wish I could be more positive. I concede that my opinion will probably not be in line with other readers, but I did not find this story captivating, informative or of much interest. I found the characters shallow, self-centered and uncompassionate. If I am to assume that their portrayal was to be considered somewhat accurate, then I have to ask myself why I would want to read about people who have no redeeming qualities and whose stories leave you feeling saddened and regretful for their loss and lack of fullfillment in life.