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376 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394604305
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 12 June 1983
Description
"Lawrence's frank portrayal of an extramarital affair and the explicit sexual explorations of it's central characters caused this controversial book, now considered a masterpiece, to be banned as pornography until 1960."
Community Reviews Summary of 8,108 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 32%
sad 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Infidelity, ClassismModerate
Pregnancy, Ableism, AntisemitismMinor
Racism
376 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394604305
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 12 June 1983
Description
"Lawrence's frank portrayal of an extramarital affair and the explicit sexual explorations of it's central characters caused this controversial book, now considered a masterpiece, to be banned as pornography until 1960."
Community Reviews Summary of 8,108 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 32%
sad 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Infidelity, ClassismModerate
Pregnancy, Ableism, AntisemitismMinor
Racism