The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence

The Rainbow

Brangwen Family #1

D.H. Lawrence with Rachel Cusk (Contributor)

460 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A novel which chronicles the lines of three generations of the Brangwen family and the emergence of modern England. Set between the 1840s and the early years of the twentieth century, The Rainbow tells the story of three generations of the Bran...

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Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 59%
challenging 50%
sad 18%
dark 15%
tense 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 84%
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

3.5

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