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491 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141441382
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 March 2007
Description
Set in the rural Midlands, The Rainbow chronicles the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family over a period of more than 60 years, setting them against the emergence of modern England. When Tom Brangwen marries a Polish widow, Lydia Lens...
Community Reviews Summary of 946 reviews
Moods
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
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
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Graphic
Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexual contentModerate
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Toxic relationshipMinor
War, Classism, Colonisation491 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141441382
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 March 2007
Description
Set in the rural Midlands, The Rainbow chronicles the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family over a period of more than 60 years, setting them against the emergence of modern England. When Tom Brangwen marries a Polish widow, Lydia Lens...
Community Reviews Summary of 946 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexual contentModerate
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Toxic relationshipMinor
War, Classism, Colonisation