The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence

The Rainbow

Brangwen Family #1

D.H. Lawrence with Paul Slack (Narrator)

20 hours, 19 minutes first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

D.H. Lawrence’s controversial classic, The Rainbow, follows the lives and loves of three generations of the Brangwen family, between 1840 and 1905. Their tempestuous relationships are played out against a backdrop of change as they witness the arr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 782 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 60%
challenging 51%
dark 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 16%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 86%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.54

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