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A review by lara1977
Aaron's Rod by D.H. Lawrence
3.0
The main character is unlikable. The attitudes expressed in the book are well written but hard to empathize with. Aaron seems to be waiting for something to make him happy, expecting to be made happy, while doing nothing to improve his condition. As my first D.H. Lawrence novel, I can appreciate this work, but I did not "enjoy" the characters. Self-absorbed and narcissistic, floating through life on the kindness of others. When the novel was over I was left with the impression of the bleakness of human existence. Human existence is only bleak if you leave your happiness up to others to fulfill.