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outoftheofficeagain's review against another edition
3.5
‘The Fox’ by D H Lawrence is a slim little story about two women living together on a small farm, and the ways a male presence impacts their relationship and way of life.
This was good! I really liked the two women “March” and “Banford” and the ways in which they differed and how those differences played off the other. The farm and forest setting is always a win for me and the subtle and tense atmosphere — so fitting. A bit simplistic by modern standards but I liked the theme of “intruders” and the idea of “predators” and in that, the comparison to mankind and the natural world.
I’m always thrilled to read a short classic, especially one that has elegant but accessible writing and bonus points for being *kinda* sapphic. Almost.
This was good! I really liked the two women “March” and “Banford” and the ways in which they differed and how those differences played off the other. The farm and forest setting is always a win for me and the subtle and tense atmosphere — so fitting. A bit simplistic by modern standards but I liked the theme of “intruders” and the idea of “predators” and in that, the comparison to mankind and the natural world.
I’m always thrilled to read a short classic, especially one that has elegant but accessible writing and bonus points for being *kinda* sapphic. Almost.
cole_razz's review
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
karenglez's review
1.0
Not as sensual as I thought it would be. Works best as a short story but looked like a short novel. It just went too fast for me and I didn’t really get anything of it (at least anything new to reflect on).
natniss's review
4.0
A concise story about two women subjected to an insecure man who inconveniences, harasses and harms those around him so that he can get what he thinks he wants.
moonlina's review
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
3.0
keatonmcn's review against another edition
4.0
really 3.5; for me, The Ladybird is a 3.5-4, The Fox is a brilliant glowing 5, and The Captain’s Doll is a 3 - doesn’t quite hold a candle to the others
tiernanreads's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
3.0