The Rainbow (Illustrated) by D.H. Lawrence

The Rainbow (Illustrated)

Brangwen Family #1

D.H. Lawrence

642 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Rainbow is a novel by British author D. H. Lawrence, first published in 1915. It follows three generations of the Brangwen family living in Nottinghamshire, 2] particularly focusing on the individual's struggle to growth and fulfilment within...

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Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 59%
challenging 52%
dark 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 15%
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: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.55

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