573 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140182187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 25 May 1989
Description
Set in the rural Midlands, The Rainbow chronicles the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family over a period of more than 60 years, setting them against the emergence of modern England. When Tom Brangwen marries a Polish widow, Lydia Lens...
Community Reviews Summary of 688 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
challenging 51%
sad 21%
dark 18%
tense 12%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Physical abuse, Sexual contentModerate
Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, AlcoholMinor
Colonisation, War, Classism
573 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140182187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 25 May 1989
Description
Set in the rural Midlands, The Rainbow chronicles the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family over a period of more than 60 years, setting them against the emergence of modern England. When Tom Brangwen marries a Polish widow, Lydia Lens...
Community Reviews Summary of 688 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
challenging 51%
sad 21%
dark 18%
tense 12%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Physical abuse, Sexual contentModerate
Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, AlcoholMinor
Colonisation, War, Classism