tessoliviaallen's review against another edition
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Homophobia, Ableism, and Antisemitism
lozbot27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this book. To me Connie is one of the most relatable and sincere female protagonists I have ever read. As a young woman still trying to understand her sexual pleasure preferences and how to be a part of a relationship and read the other person, this book reflects a lot of my vulnerabilities. But the discussions on class, industrialism, romanticism and female independence, disability, war, and sexual preference are some of the many reasons why I recommend people read this book. The men in the novel aren't entirely agreeable including Mellors, but they are interesting fully formed individuals. The language can be challenging but I felt it was accessible.
Graphic: Pregnancy, Slavery, Xenophobia, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, War, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, and Misogyny
aphrodyths's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Un bon départ mais les conversations avec son amant sont hypers redondantes et pas du tout intéressantes. Des propos lesbophobes, raciste et misogyne qui sont à vomir. Évidemment je n’oublie pas qu’il s’agit d’un roman d’une autre période mais ça reste tout de même amer à lire.
Graphic: Misogyny, Lesbophobia, and Racial slurs
marie33's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Antisemitism, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
chrisljm's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
every time i had to read the phrase bitch-goddess i frowned a little more each time. the reviews that said if it weren’t for the fact that this book was banned, no one would’ve read it are completely right because that’s literally the reason why i read it. this book may have been ahead for its time, but it really doesn’t hold up today.
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, and Misogyny
Moderate: Ableism and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual harassment
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