Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence

Sons and Lovers

D.H. Lawrence

420 pages • first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Sons and Lovers is a 1913 novel by the English writer D. H. Lawrence. The Modern Library placed it ninth on their list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. While the novel initially received a lukewarm critical reception, along with allegat...

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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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