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hjb_128's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Classism, Pregnancy, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: War, Antisemitism, Ableism, and Injury/Injury detail
wordsmithreads's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Infertility, Ableism, Misogyny, Classism, and Cursing
Minor: Pregnancy
cinnamooney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Homophobia
jedore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I’ve never met the man yet who was capable of intimacy with a woman, giving himself up to her. That was what I wanted. I’m not keen on their self-satisfied tenderness, and their sensuality. I’m not content to be any man’s little petsy-wetsy, nor his ‘chair à plaisir’ either. I wanted a complete intimacy, and I didn’t get it. That’s enough for me.”
Lady Chatterly’s Lover is a risqué visit to the English countryside just after World War II…filled with passion, drama, and enlightenment.
It was after I watched the Netflix movie (with Emma Corrin and Matthew Duckett as Lady Chatterly and Mellors, respectively) that I was searching at the beginning of my To Be Read list for my next read. It was an obvious choice!
While the movie focused almost solely on Lady Chatterly’s marriage and sizzling affair, the book dives deeper into the parallel societal evolution going on at the time (the shift from titled property ownership and farming to industry), as well as sexism, classism, sex, and the (timeless) differences between men and women. Like many classics, there is a fair amount of pontificating, but I found it surprisingly relatable and enlightening.
Fortunately, the book doesn't shy away from steamy sex scenes and has the added perk of covering the philosophical aspects of romantic relationships. Though, Lawrence’s obsession with “loins,” “wombs,” and “bowels” was definitely chuckle-worthy and mildly distracting.
As a woman who was stifled on the “good girl” path for 39 years, I was cheering Lady Chatterley on and reveling in her newfound physical AND emotional intimacy with Mellors. You go, girl.
Graphic: Sexism, Infidelity, Misogyny, Classism, Infertility, Medical trauma, and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: War
snohwhyman's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Medical trauma, Sexual content, and Misogyny
Moderate: Classism, Homophobia, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Lesbophobia and Racism
penguinna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This book tells us about Connie, who marries the rich baronet Clifford Chatterley. Shortly after their wedding, Clifford goes to war and returns with paralyzed legs. Connie slowly transforms from a loving wife into his servant, her feelings fading away. Every day of her existence is gray and meaningless until she meets Mellors, Clifford’s poor, low-class gamekeeper.
This novel was a challenge to the public moral standards of that time. The author addresses stigmatized topics such as divorce, female pleasure, and the absurdity of the class system. Nevertheless, I could never be happier to finally finish the book.
The main character is absolutely boring and has no personality, and Oliver Mellors, Connie’s lover, has made me sick since the very beginning. The violent way he treated his daughter and Connie herself, the disgusting sexist, homophobic, and racist things he was saying made me actually hate him. However, according to Connie, Mellors is the epitome of a “true man,” and the novel presents his traits as a beacon of pure, precious honesty that goes in contrast with all the fake manners of aristocracy. What were intended to be romantically beautiful scenes served as glaring red flags, making my eyes roll.
Despite the book’s significant role in literature, I could not stand it. Lady Chatterley’s Lover, once a big challenge to societal norms, has aged very poorly. I strongly recommend not wasting your time on this.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Homophobia
Moderate: Misogyny, Homophobia, and Sexism
Minor: Racism and Animal cruelty
Rape is shown as something very romantictessoliviaallen's review against another edition
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Homophobia, Ableism, and Antisemitism
meecespieces's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Ableism and Misogyny
lozbot27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Pregnancy, Slavery, Xenophobia, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, War, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, and Misogyny
meenakshisathish's review against another edition
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Ableism
Minor: Emotional abuse