The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall

The Well of Loneliness

Radclyffe Hall

496 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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A powerful novel of love between women, THE WELL OF LONELINESS brought about the most famous legal trial for obscenity in the history of British law. Banned on publication in 1928, it then went on to become a classic bestseller.'What do I care for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,137 reviews

Moods

sad 83%
emotional 78%
reflective 67%
challenging 35%
dark 34%
tense 18%
inspiring 9%
informative 8%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 29%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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