The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence

The Rainbow

Brangwen Family #1

D.H. Lawrence with Daphne Merkin (Contributor)

544 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

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 667 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 53%
challenging 50%
dark 15%
sad 11%
tense 7%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.49

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