andrueb's review against another edition
3.0
I don't think I've ever read an author who presumes to understand so much about the deepest parts of human life. He dives into the gooey center of love, sex, ambition, and hatred where things are too nuanced for names. Whether or not you think he's full of shit is another matter, but you'll probably think about things you otherwise would not, and that's a victory in itself. Props to an author who can make a description of any old mundane thing drip with sexual tension. 4 stars because I'm not always sure I can tell the difference between a D. H. Lawrence insight and a D. H. Lawrence platitude.
madidori's review against another edition
4.0
Ever since I learned about D.H. Lawrence within the past year, I have been excited to read his work. And this one was interesting! I like how he actually dove into sexuality, which for his time was a big deal.
The book is (obviously) titled “Women In Love“ and the focus was to be on love in an increasingly industrial world. But I think there was a thread of repressed, maybe somewhat open, homosexuality that was fascinating. Especially since one of the male characters in this relationship is said to be modeled after Lawrence’s own self. 
There was a lot of metaphysical talk and philosophy that was hard to follow / stay interested in but it was a good read! Again, I really enjoyed how he looked into sexuality and passion and love, something we struggle with to this day. 
I definitely recommend this book, although it is not a light read. It’s almost 500 pages but I think it’s a good one to engage with!
The book is (obviously) titled “Women In Love“ and the focus was to be on love in an increasingly industrial world. But I think there was a thread of repressed, maybe somewhat open, homosexuality that was fascinating. Especially since one of the male characters in this relationship is said to be modeled after Lawrence’s own self. 
There was a lot of metaphysical talk and philosophy that was hard to follow / stay interested in but it was a good read! Again, I really enjoyed how he looked into sexuality and passion and love, something we struggle with to this day. 
I definitely recommend this book, although it is not a light read. It’s almost 500 pages but I think it’s a good one to engage with!
shawnwhy's review against another edition
4.0
the writing was really good, alot of good Ideas conversations and interior dialogs. one gets a good look at the intellectual life of the early 1900s England. a bit claustrophobia causing due to it too much of a book about people in interiors talking.
anabbesteves's review against another edition
3.0
This is without a doubt a fascinating tale. I was amazed by the author's portrayal of same sex love and bi-sexuality. All the characters are very profound and complex. It is sometimes difficult to decode the not so hidden but layered messages that the author intends to convey.
madmaxine's review against another edition
3.0
DNFed it close to the end because, unfortunately, I lost interest.
Had to read it for school and it was pretty interesting, but having put it down for about half a year, I don't think I'm going to continue.
Had to read it for school and it was pretty interesting, but having put it down for about half a year, I don't think I'm going to continue.
slippin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kiri_johnston's review against another edition
4.0
A fascinating book, but one that didn't entirely work for me. It's a philosophical sort of novel that drifts from theme to theme and relationship to relationship without anything strong to link it all together. I love Lawrence's prose and it's a lot less repetitive here than it was in Lady Chatterley's Lover; plus, the gay subtext galore made for really interesting reading!! As much as I love Ursula and Gudrun, I would've preferred this book told from the perspectives of Birkin and Gerald; they have an interesting dynamic but it doesn't get a chance to flourish in between the central 'love stories'.
eely's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ceris's review against another edition
5.0
This book is about two men who are in love but can’t get together. The blurb doesn’t say this but this entire book is very gay and only about being gay. The women in love are merely collateral to these sad gay men.