Scan barcode
saintsaens's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
I am quite conflicted about this book. I can see why it's deemed a classic, and how impacting it can have been at its publication in 1928 considering the sexual aspect of the narrative and the conflict regarding love and class. I can appreciate the writing style, the evolution in Mellors's character regarding love and women, and Connie, and the themes of nature vs industry, love vs sex, classism etc. At the same time, there are many things which did not sit right with me (how dismissive of the other women's experiences Mellors is - and how Connie barely blinks at it-, how she doesn't care that Mellors doesn't want a child and yet finds herself with one, how no one gives a damn about the kid that Mellors already has alive and kicking near him - that one was a shock when I thought back on it after closing the book-)... without even touching on the racism/antisemitism/orientalism peppering the book, there are enough aspects that made me wonder about it to not make it a great read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Lesbophobia, Domestic abuse, Chronic illness, Colonisation, and Physical abuse
Minor: Racism, Antisemitism, and Abandonment
snohwhyman's review against another edition
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Sexual content, and Misogyny
Moderate: Classism, Homophobia, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Lesbophobia and Racism
penguinna's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- 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
Written in 1928, this book was banned for 30 years due to obscenity and explicit sexual scenes. It was the forbidden fruit, and let's be honest, the only reason anyone bothered picking it up.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Homophobia
Moderate: Misogyny, Homophobia, and Sexism
Minor: Racism and Animal cruelty
Rape is shown as something very romanticesteemichael's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.75
My love of the Netflix adaptation brought me here.
If you want to explore the best of the themes and ideas explored in the novel without the baggage of slow pacing, head straight to the netflix adaptation.
There were some parts in the book that so beautifully spoke about loneliness and a longing for connection having to do with the time - that landed as a modern reader.
And others that fell so flat or were cringe worthy. Which included jarring antisemitism, racism, and misogyny.
Am I glad I read it? Yes
Will I again? No
If you want to explore the best of the themes and ideas explored in the novel without the baggage of slow pacing, head straight to the netflix adaptation.
There were some parts in the book that so beautifully spoke about loneliness and a longing for connection having to do with the time - that landed as a modern reader.
And others that fell so flat or were cringe worthy. Which included jarring antisemitism, racism, and misogyny.
Am I glad I read it? Yes
Will I again? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism and Racism
elisamorvena's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Racism
leahfigiel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- 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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, Antisemitism, Sexism, and Classism
sarah_zaffiro's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
beautiful prose & excellent (negative) commentary on capitalism; also graphic sex content—whether that’s a good things or a bad thing is your call lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Racism
kingorgan's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism and Racism
More...