The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence

The Rainbow

Brangwen Family #1

D.H. Lawrence with Daphne Merkin (Contributor)

544 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 946 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 60%
challenging 50%
sad 17%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 86%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.53

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