To the Lighthouse is a book without a plot. There is no action, hardly any dialogue, and it is so full of characters and points-of-view it is very hard to follow. But these strange elements also make the book astonishing. The book is a microscopic view of what “goes on in peoples’ heads.” It illustrates how thoughts often conflict with words and actions. On top of that, Woolf makes a heartbreaking point about relationships and time. So much is wasted; so much is taken for granted and if people cared more and worried less, it might not end up that way.