Lady Chatterley's Lover (Wordsworth Classics)

This novel told of depression and tragedy. By that, I mean it depicted horrible ideals believed by both men and women. Men saw women as nothing more than property, and women saw men as children who throw tantrums if they don’t get their way. Love didn’t need to exist between two people who are married – just being and living together was enough (for a man).I found the analogies amusing, such as men considering sex as mere communication or sport, and thinking women and sex as “cold-minded”.This book evoked an assortment of emotions in me, which an author hopes to accomplish for his/her reader. It angered me with the scene where Michaelis “comes to crisis” before Connie, and believes she held out on purpose. He then has to “keep it up” for her to reach her “crisis” and is put out by it. It softened me with the line, “The beautiful, pure freedom of a woman was infinitely more wonderful than any sexual love.” It made me thoughtful with Clifford’s idea about marriage – that it is more than having sex. This is true. The fact he doesn’t consider having affairs as a detriment to that marriage, on the other hand, is not.As far as the characters in the novel go, I appreciate D.H. Lawrence allowing the reader to think Connie as a strong character – i.e. when the men are grouped together talking around the fire with Connie silently needlepointing nearby. The men seemed to talk more openly and at ease with her present among them than if she were absent. I appreciated also, Connie’s awakening to “Life” as she referred to her new sexuality, and how she appreciated Mellor’s naked body. However, nearing the end, Connie fell into the role of a child who needed constant reassurances from Mellors that he loved her. She became pathetic in my mind, acting in desperation when trying to pull the words out of Mellors’ mouth. At that point, I pitied her. For the most part, I did not begin to enjoy the book until mid-way through. I considered it too intellectual and boorish for me. When reading a heavy romance, I want to be swept up in the plot and carried away on a cloud of sexuality. I don’t want to think about the future of industry and the human race (if it’s not a science fiction!). Once the affair between Connie and Mellors started, I was hooked on their struggles and euphoric encounters, and remained that way until the end.

It is a classic

Grandma loves reading satire and what she calls 'Sl*t books' on her recliner in clear view of me and my family, which we've kind of grown accustomed to when visiting. Good book, she said, adding that it was hilarious. Counted it as a win. Who knew you could find gold by typing in google 'Top ten most scandalous and or banned erotica' Can't remember which state it's banned in, but that just made it even more of a treasure to her. Good gift for grandma.

This book should be read before any student graduates from college as it will help students understand censorship in the US and abroad. In addition, each sentence is a thing of beauty presenting romantic love as separate from marital love.

Just started reading it. Don't have a lot of reading time but looking forward to finishing it

This book was very hard to read. I was lucky to get through 1 chapter at a reading. Only read 3 chapters.I don't know how to explain why.Maybe I didn't get far enough into it.I gave up and watched the movie.I didn't care for the book.

i was compelled to read this book because i knew it was a classic, however, it was probably one of my least favorite books overall. I can understand why, at the time, it was considered controversial and how that title has fueled the "fan fire", but it really is not good or compelling. The story is actually quite boring and i found myself desperate for a climax in the story, and then nothing ever came. i had readers blue balls. it is a slow story and an anticlimactic one to boot. I would pass on this book and let it just remain a part of history.

I didn't receive the book for 3 weeks, which means it was probably sent out the last date given. Most of the books I order come within a week, so I was very surprised it took so long to receive. I wasn't able to read it on time for my book club so probably won't order from this vendor again...

Beautiful portrait of sexuality , both male + femaleDH Lawrence was going to call his book TendernessLady Chatterly's Lover may have fallen a bit out of fashionBut its always gonna resonate with the dark rhythms of the human soulPorn it ain't

Somehow this book seemed far more exciting when it was banned, and I hid under the blanket as a thirteen year old to read it, away from the prying eyes of my mother, than as an adult now. There is something about forbidden fruits that makes us want to have them. However, it is worth reading if only to compare the narrative to the numerous films being made about this famous story. I haven't seen one film yet that really captures the characters of the time, their inner torment about their situation, or the real conflict of their desires as portrayed so superbly by Lawrence. Definitely one to read, if only to find out what all the fuss is about!

Much better than its latest TV adaptation. Constance comes across as vulnerable and torn between her duty and her desires. Her character develops, heading slowly and painfully towards self-discovery. She is more believable this way.What I have always marvelled about is how DH Lawrence gets into the head of a woman, especially when he dives into her most intimate sensations and the process of her sexual awakening. Astounding for a man to be able to do that.

This book according to my mum was so highly contrivisall when it was published that it used to be passed around in brown paper bags. Whe reading it I can see why. D H Lawrence wasn't frighten of using what would've been explicit language for it's day. Never the less the story is a good read and shows excellent use of language skills. Whilst everyyone will be in different opinions of the conclusion.

Given all the hype over this book I was quite pleased when this was selected as a book to read in our book club.Its a bit racey even in todays standards. The class system of that day is also brought home. But the thing that irritated me was trying to decipher what was being said by Mellors with his accent, very annoying.