The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence

The Rainbow

Brangwen Family #1

D.H. Lawrence with Kate Flint (Contributor)

512 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

To be oneself was a supreme, gleaming triumph of infinity This is the insight that flashes upon Ursula as she struggles to assert her individuality and to stand separate from her family and her surroundings on the brink of womanhood and the mod...

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Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 59%
challenging 50%
sad 18%
dark 15%
tense 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 84%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.5

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