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It had taken me awhile to get invested in this novel and if I hadn't already had a relationship with other Lawrence literature, I probably would have put it down.
Thankfully I didn't and was significantly moved by all the characters that played a part in shaping the novel.
I was particularly interested in the duality of love between Paul and his mother. That the love that existed between the two of them bordered on hatred and agony in their dependence for one another. The shows of self sacrifice ...more
Thankfully I didn't and was significantly moved by all the characters that played a part in shaping the novel.
I was particularly interested in the duality of love between Paul and his mother. That the love that existed between the two of them bordered on hatred and agony in their dependence for one another. The shows of self sacrifice ...more
The best of the lot.
Sons and Lovers is more than a trashy romance novel, because it explores relationships as a whole and not just the, er, romantic parts. I read it primarily because a friend of mine strongly identified with the main character, and mentioned that Mariam reminded him of me. While there are some differences, I can see a few similarities, especially in their interaction. The books explores aspects of belonging, the importance (or unimportance) of family relationships, and much much more, yours for th
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Nov 01, 2007
katie
marked it as to-read
Aug 03, 2009
Erin
marked it as to-read
Sep 07, 2009
Lara
marked it as own-unread
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