I've been quite excited to start another Lawrence book, since I loved Women in Love before. His wit, his snappy words, the intriguing, morally grey characters, the back and forth banter... it's such a delight to witness. 

For an affair, yes, I don't mind that it happened so quickly but for Connie to already love Mick within the first chapter of meeting? It felt a bit too rushed for me but I decided to go along with it. But then Mellors came and it had a somewhat better build up, I suppose. But the relationship felt so strained and I truly pitied her. She was used by all these men and she had no happiness in it at all, despite being sexually liberated. 

But I certainly love his flair for writing. He writes so beautifully, that at times it reminds me of Clarice Lispector. And he could always make his characters so vivid. Biting, vivacious, raw. Of human lust and passion, men and women tango-ing of love and hatred. It's gripping. 

This book had the right balance of plot, pretty writing, and readable characters. The eroticism was written in such a poetic way that you can't help but see the beauty in their relationships. It explored the many types of sexual expressions, gender dynamics, infidelity, and sexuality. Although I loved none of the characters, I didn't hate any of them either. I really enjoyed this and I'm glad I have another Lawrence under my belt.