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Synopsis
(Brangwen Family #1) Lush with imagery, this is the story of three generations of Brangwen women living during the decline of English rural life. Banned upon publication, it explores the most taboo subjects of its time: marriage, physical love, and one family's sexual mores.
The Rainbow: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This classic literary novel contains explicit sexual content and frank exploration of physical relationships within marriage that was considered scandalous for its era. Best suited for mature adult readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, explicit sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, on-page sex, and power imbalance (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in literary classics will appreciate the poetic prose and psychological depth of this multigenerational family story.