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taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Ableism, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Classism
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Death, Racism, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
riverofhorton's review against another edition
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Excrement, Antisemitism, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
howljenkins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Antisemitism
barefootsierra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
Minor: Gun violence, Rape, and Murder
saintsaens's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Lesbophobia, and Colonisation
Minor: Racism, Antisemitism, and Abandonment
snohwhyman's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Racism and Lesbophobia
penguinna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This book tells us about Connie, who marries the rich baronet Clifford Chatterley. Shortly after their wedding, Clifford goes to war and returns with paralyzed legs. Connie slowly transforms from a loving wife into his servant, her feelings fading away. Every day of her existence is gray and meaningless until she meets Mellors, Clifford’s poor, low-class gamekeeper.
This novel was a challenge to the public moral standards of that time. The author addresses stigmatized topics such as divorce, female pleasure, and the absurdity of the class system. Nevertheless, I could never be happier to finally finish the book.
The main character is absolutely boring and has no personality, and Oliver Mellors, Connie’s lover, has made me sick since the very beginning. The violent way he treated his daughter and Connie herself, the disgusting sexist, homophobic, and racist things he was saying made me actually hate him. However, according to Connie, Mellors is the epitome of a “true man,” and the novel presents his traits as a beacon of pure, precious honesty that goes in contrast with all the fake manners of aristocracy. What were intended to be romantically beautiful scenes served as glaring red flags, making my eyes roll.
Despite the book’s significant role in literature, I could not stand it. Lady Chatterley’s Lover, once a big challenge to societal norms, has aged very poorly. I strongly recommend not wasting your time on this.
Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Animal cruelty and Racism
Rape is shown as something very romanticesteemichael's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.75
If you want to explore the best of the themes and ideas explored in the novel without the baggage of slow pacing, head straight to the netflix adaptation.
There were some parts in the book that so beautifully spoke about loneliness and a longing for connection having to do with the time - that landed as a modern reader.
And others that fell so flat or were cringe worthy. Which included jarring antisemitism, racism, and misogyny.
Am I glad I read it? Yes
Will I again? No
Moderate: Racism and Antisemitism
elisamorvena's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Racism
leahfigiel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, and Classism