alexis_hookedtobooks 's review for:

Sons and Lovers by D. H. Lawrence

4.0

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Sons and Lovers is an interesting tale about the relationship between mother and son. Gertrude despises her brutish and uneducated husband, so she pours her soul into her children; in particular, her son Paul. Paul also feels a strong connection with his mother, and will do anything for her. This relationship becomes complicated when Paul starts seeing a girl his mother doesn't approve of. Gertrude is afraid that this girl, Miriam, will take Paul away from her. Paul also is attracted so a married woman, Clara. The novel shows the reader many complicated relationships, and explains that not one relationship is simple. I really enjoyed this book, and would definitely recommend it for people who like classics. D.H. Lawrence is a novelist who isn't afraid to represent raw emotions during a time that people didn't show any emotion. He is a brilliant writer, and now that I've read two of his books, I can't wait to read more.