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riverofhorton's review against another edition
I found it far to dense on the politics, which would be fine had I wanted to read this for the politics. I don't say this often, but I found the (more recent) film to be far more enjoyable than the book.
Content Warnings
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
pokay's review
emotional
slow-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? It's complicated
2.0
If this book hadn’t been banned it would not have gotten popular. Also this couple is for sure breaking up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
penguinna's review against another edition
emotional
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
1.0
Written in 1928, this book was banned for 30 years due to obscenity and explicit sexual scenes. It was the forbidden fruit, and let's be honest, the only reason anyone bothered picking it up.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Animal cruelty and Racism
Rape is shown as something very romantic