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feferdinands's review against another edition
3.0
“Como a dama de Tennyson, ele deveria chorar para não morrer”
Um livro inquietante sobre sexo, classes e industrialização. Reflexões relacionadas à transformação de relações de amor e dinheiro em tempos modernos.
Um livro inquietante sobre sexo, classes e industrialização. Reflexões relacionadas à transformação de relações de amor e dinheiro em tempos modernos.
mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
2.0
My 2018 goal is to start reading more 'classics'. I thought that I'd avoid the overly lengthy and verbose novels such as Dickens, and try something with a reputation for being a bit 'spicy'. If a classic has a hint of punch then surely it is easier to fall into and enjoy?
It turns out that Lady Chatterly's Lover was a little more lengthy and verbose than I had hoped, but I didn't feel that I needed to stop at any point, or that I wasn't enjoying the read. There were certainly some elements that were more enjoyable than others, but as a whole, I liked my first choice.
The development of Connie from this repressed, restrained and depressed Lady into a vivid, alive and sparkling woman was genuinely enjoyable to read. I flew through the elements that concentrated on her characterisation and development. She was actually a really sympathetic character, and I found myself rooting for her throughout the novel. Her relationships with both her husband and Mellors were different and telling, and I enjoyed seeing the differences between the men, and understanding the unspoken literary imagery of their roles within the post-war class system.
I didn't really feel that the long pages further emphasising such differences were really necessary. Every time that Clifford spoke, I just felt as though he were giving a lecture. It was good enough for me that he was immobile and emotional restrained, I didn’t need a lecture or philosophical debate each and every time that he opened his mouth. If some of these lectures had been removed, I think that the flow of the plot would have been far easier and more enjoyable.
I wasn't half as critical about the sex as some other reviewers. Perhaps I read too many novels with sex so I am immune to it, somehow even expect it now in all books, but I didn't feel as though it was just a case of sex, sex, talking, sex… The physical relationship that Connie had with Mellors was pivotal in her personal development and in their relationship. Connie learnt to enjoy herself as a woman and this stemmed directly from the physical compliments that sex with Mellors provided. Their physicality was a juxtaposition for her husband's infertility and immobility. Another reflection of the differences between the men and the two roles that Connie played in life.
The language - as with most Classics - was a little hard to get my head around. It was rather literary and verbose, often bordering on a parody of how both classes spoke. Mellors in his dialect was just impossible to understand. Half the time I was just scanning his dialogue and picking out one or two words to give me the gist. Similarly, I did the same with Clifford, who was wordy and pompous.
There was also a sort of 'high-drama' captured by the language that I think of as common to the post-war era. Women portrayed as overly hysterical and emotional, flinging themselves about and ! Exclaiming ! And oh no-ing! And such like.
There was also something odd about the syntax. If you choose to say 'Fuck' and other such crude words, then you can just as easily say penis or vagina or what ever other body part words. The fact that everyone's bowels kept reacting to one another just made me think that every time they saw one another they needed to shit. Bowels aren't sexy!
I really and genuinely enjoyed the development of Connie as a character, and I hoped that she was able to get a happy ending. Though it took some time to read, and to understand the language and era, I think that it was worth the effort.
It turns out that Lady Chatterly's Lover was a little more lengthy and verbose than I had hoped, but I didn't feel that I needed to stop at any point, or that I wasn't enjoying the read. There were certainly some elements that were more enjoyable than others, but as a whole, I liked my first choice.
The development of Connie from this repressed, restrained and depressed Lady into a vivid, alive and sparkling woman was genuinely enjoyable to read. I flew through the elements that concentrated on her characterisation and development. She was actually a really sympathetic character, and I found myself rooting for her throughout the novel. Her relationships with both her husband and Mellors were different and telling, and I enjoyed seeing the differences between the men, and understanding the unspoken literary imagery of their roles within the post-war class system.
I didn't really feel that the long pages further emphasising such differences were really necessary. Every time that Clifford spoke, I just felt as though he were giving a lecture. It was good enough for me that he was immobile and emotional restrained, I didn’t need a lecture or philosophical debate each and every time that he opened his mouth. If some of these lectures had been removed, I think that the flow of the plot would have been far easier and more enjoyable.
I wasn't half as critical about the sex as some other reviewers. Perhaps I read too many novels with sex so I am immune to it, somehow even expect it now in all books, but I didn't feel as though it was just a case of sex, sex, talking, sex… The physical relationship that Connie had with Mellors was pivotal in her personal development and in their relationship. Connie learnt to enjoy herself as a woman and this stemmed directly from the physical compliments that sex with Mellors provided. Their physicality was a juxtaposition for her husband's infertility and immobility. Another reflection of the differences between the men and the two roles that Connie played in life.
The language - as with most Classics - was a little hard to get my head around. It was rather literary and verbose, often bordering on a parody of how both classes spoke. Mellors in his dialect was just impossible to understand. Half the time I was just scanning his dialogue and picking out one or two words to give me the gist. Similarly, I did the same with Clifford, who was wordy and pompous.
There was also a sort of 'high-drama' captured by the language that I think of as common to the post-war era. Women portrayed as overly hysterical and emotional, flinging themselves about and ! Exclaiming ! And oh no-ing! And such like.
There was also something odd about the syntax. If you choose to say 'Fuck' and other such crude words, then you can just as easily say penis or vagina or what ever other body part words. The fact that everyone's bowels kept reacting to one another just made me think that every time they saw one another they needed to shit. Bowels aren't sexy!
I really and genuinely enjoyed the development of Connie as a character, and I hoped that she was able to get a happy ending. Though it took some time to read, and to understand the language and era, I think that it was worth the effort.
cilly_karma's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Very abrupt ending but damn what a ride ! So much quotable passages. Questionable political background but undeniably an important classic
helenace13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I honestly found this book amusing more than anything else. While reading you really understand why it was banned for so long in the UK. It was a fun time and the characters are a crazy bunch. I do love the different vviews on womanhood, freedom and capitalism in the book, which made it very interesting. The funniest thing in my copy though is that in the introduction of the author is this iconic line: "Lawrence spent most of his short life living.", same dude, same...
startledstarfish's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.5
Though the language sometimes slows the narrative and gets repetitive, I really enjoyed the ending and the process of working through the book. I’m choosing to interpret the book’s purpose as conveying a message through the narrative - though I may not be able to articulate what that message was, I feel like something in it resonated with me in a very satisfying way.
chromographia's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
eleonora_98's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
annabellelitchfield's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lyrasbookshelf's review against another edition
Not in the right mindset for it, might pick it up later.