528 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375759659
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 12 February 2002
Description
Pronounced obscene when it was first published in 1915, The Rainbow is the epic story of three generations of the Brangwens, a Midlands family. A visionary novel, considered to be one of Lawrence’s finest, it explores the complex sexual and psycho...
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
528 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375759659
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 12 February 2002
Description
Pronounced obscene when it was first published in 1915, The Rainbow is the epic story of three generations of the Brangwens, a Midlands family. A visionary novel, considered to be one of Lawrence’s finest, it explores the complex sexual and psycho...
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