The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence

The Rainbow

Brangwen Family #1

D.H. Lawrence with Barbara Hardy (Contributor)

496 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Spanning the second half of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth, D. H. Lawrence’s provocative novel traces the lives of three generations of one family on their Nottinghamshire farm. Rooted in an agrarian past, Tom and Lydia ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 688 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
emotional 60%
challenging 51%
sad 21%
dark 18%
tense 12%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.5

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