Is it necessary to read 'The Rainbow' before 'Women in love'?

[Sorceress]

Is it necessary to read 'The Rainbow' before 'Women in love'?

I accidentally bought 'Women in love'. Later I came to know that it is a sequel to Rainbow. Please clarify..shall I start reading the book...wouldn't there be any plot confusions?

[Virgil]

No it is not necessary. While the two sisters are in both novels, the novels are quite separate and actually very different. Enjoy your reading, and when you get a chance, read The Rainbow as well. I love them both. :)

[Sorceress]

Thanks a lot. I'll try for sure.

[JBI]

No it is not necessary. While the two sisters are in both novels, the novels are quite separate and actually very different. Enjoy your reading, and when you get a chance, read The Rainbow as well. I love them both. :)

You wrote a masters on Lawrence, right?

[Virgil]

You wrote a masters on Lawrence, right?

Yes, my master's thesis was on DH Lawrence.