Why wasn't this book called "Men in Love" or "Mean Guys You'd Never Want to Almost Marry." I really liked Ursula in The Rainbow, but even she and her artist sister couldn't help me enjoy this story. I tried reading it about two years ago and couldn't get past the 4th "intellectual discussion". This time I forced myself through it and I wish I hadn't bothered.

The main men are unlikable and in love with each other. While I understand how terrible it is for someone to not be able to act according to their desires, I still don't think it excuses them for their despicable behavior towards the women (and in some cases, each other).

I supposed when you look at this book as a study of two tortured men it seems a lot better. It just was not in line with other DH Lawrence books I've read and enjoyed.