376 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394604305
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 12 June 1983
Description
"Lawrence's frank portrayal of an extramarital affair and the explicit sexual explorations of it's central characters caused this controversial book, now considered a masterpiece, to be banned as pornography until 1960."
Community Reviews Summary of 4,355 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
challenging 29%
sad 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 11%
dark 10%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Infidelity, LesbophobiaModerate
Antisemitism, Ableism, RacismMinor
Cursing, Homophobia, Racial slurs
376 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394604305
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 12 June 1983
Description
"Lawrence's frank portrayal of an extramarital affair and the explicit sexual explorations of it's central characters caused this controversial book, now considered a masterpiece, to be banned as pornography until 1960."
Community Reviews Summary of 4,355 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
challenging 29%
sad 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 11%
dark 10%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Infidelity, LesbophobiaModerate
Antisemitism, Ableism, RacismMinor
Cursing, Homophobia, Racial slurs