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A review by moodreader04
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What to say about this book other than that I loved it? Although the story it's a simple one, to me it was executed in a wonderful way. The books has a vibe that only certain authors can provide, and this is one of them. The setting in the English countryside surrounded by woods and cabins brings a peace and lightness to the story that I simply adore and that will probably be the main thing I'll remember about this book.
π However, even though the story is a "simple" one do not mistake by silly. The author brought in this book very interesting discussion and arguments about the lives of industrial workers in England post - WW1. Discussions about socialism, gender roles, economy and the future of Europe are one of these themes that contrast with the peaceful setting of the British countryside. And along with those discussions that author was very ahead of his time when it came to the romance. This book was banned in certain places when released and I get it why, for us today it might look silly because there are no real explicit smut scenes like today but when published in 1928 we can then realize that it was a bold move from D.H Lawrence.
π I thought the romance was well developed and if did fit the time period, so don't expect seeing a modern day romance there are some "problematic" dialogues, but then again it fits it's time and we must remember that, you don't have to agree with it but you must comprehend. If you cannot then I don't recommend reading Classics.
πThe characters were okay, I really liked Connie though, the protagonist, I thought she had some interesting passages and conflicts. She in her own way was also ahead of her time. The male characters were all right, Mellors was a bit difficult to understand sometimes with English being my second language and a lot of his dialogue were in dialect format and Clifford was just unlikable but I did enjoy his scenes with Connie they had interesting arguments.
π In general, I would recommend this book if you like this period in history and 20th literature and are looking for low stakes plots with a slower pace where you can just enjoy the setting.
π However, even though the story is a "simple" one do not mistake by silly. The author brought in this book very interesting discussion and arguments about the lives of industrial workers in England post - WW1. Discussions about socialism, gender roles, economy and the future of Europe are one of these themes that contrast with the peaceful setting of the British countryside. And along with those discussions that author was very ahead of his time when it came to the romance. This book was banned in certain places when released and I get it why, for us today it might look silly because there are no real explicit smut scenes like today but when published in 1928 we can then realize that it was a bold move from D.H Lawrence.
π I thought the romance was well developed and if did fit the time period, so don't expect seeing a modern day romance there are some "problematic" dialogues, but then again it fits it's time and we must remember that, you don't have to agree with it but you must comprehend. If you cannot then I don't recommend reading Classics.
πThe characters were okay, I really liked Connie though, the protagonist, I thought she had some interesting passages and conflicts. She in her own way was also ahead of her time. The male characters were all right, Mellors was a bit difficult to understand sometimes with English being my second language and a lot of his dialogue were in dialect format and Clifford was just unlikable but I did enjoy his scenes with Connie they had interesting arguments.
π In general, I would recommend this book if you like this period in history and 20th literature and are looking for low stakes plots with a slower pace where you can just enjoy the setting.