romancetrash's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia and Racial slurs
leahfigiel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, Antisemitism, Sexism, and Classism
ludmireads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Pregnancy, Classism, and Sexual content
sarah_zaffiro's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-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
4.5
beautiful prose & excellent (negative) commentary on capitalism; also graphic sex content—whether that’s a good things or a bad thing is your call lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Racism
shayna_hadassah's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
tosiapoleszak's review against another edition
3.0
Spoiler
was my first D.H Lawrence book. This book made me sick of men writing books. One phrase to describe this book is “written by a man” and it is, indeed, written by a man. However, especially the main character Constance. She is the definition of the phrase. Constantly thinking about sex or about someone naked and then when it does get to the sex parts (which there were loads), she’s pleading. She’s desperate. Like a puppy to her lover. Showing her as that kind of person that is “I’ll do anything for him/for a night with him” “I’ll run away with him”.Overall this is not a horrifying book but it is not good. At least in my opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
alisonhp's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
After visiting DH Lawrence’s ranch in New Mexico, I felt inspired to read this famous novel. I enjoyed it… more at the beginning, and less as the novel progressed. It was a fascinating reflection of the modern era in England and the ideas around class, gender, money and (of course) sex and love after WWI. I wished Connie had more depth, and wish we saw more of Mellers’ depth before his final letter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
If the words cunt and fuck bother you… probably good to avoid this book.thejuliette's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Medical content, Infertility, Chronic illness, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, and Grief
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