448 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781853262500
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 May 1995
Description
In 1915, Lawrence's frank representation of sexuality in The Rainbow caused a furore and the novel was seized by the police and banned almost as soon as it was published. Today it is recognised as one of the classic English novels of the twentieth...
Community Reviews Summary of 685 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
challenging 50%
sad 18%
dark 15%
tense 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%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
448 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781853262500
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 May 1995
Description
In 1915, Lawrence's frank representation of sexuality in The Rainbow caused a furore and the novel was seized by the police and banned almost as soon as it was published. Today it is recognised as one of the classic English novels of the twentieth...
Community Reviews Summary of 685 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
challenging 50%
sad 18%
dark 15%
tense 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%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