Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence

Sons and Lovers

D.H. Lawrence

460 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The Modern Library recently placed Sons and Lovers ninth on their list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. The autobiographical novel tells the story of Paul Morel, sensitive and talented son of an English coal miner in Nottinghamshire. H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,140 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 63%
sad 43%
dark 35%
challenging 33%
tense 8%
mysterious 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 22%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.39

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