The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence

The Rainbow

Brangwen Family #1

D.H. Lawrence

18 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 1915 (editions) user-added

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Pronounced obscene when it was first published in 1915, The Rainbow is the epic story of three generations of the Brangwens, a Midlands family. A visionary novel, considered to be one of Lawrence’s finest, it explores the complex sexual and psycho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 777 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 60%
challenging 48%
dark 19%
sad 19%
hopeful 17%
tense 14%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.53

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