All of the characters were odious. I found it really hard to actually finish this book. The pomposity of the writing was too much. The whole book was very off-putting. I don't know if the author actually wanted you to like any of the characters, but I didn't. And the only reason I finished this book is so that I can continue towards my goal for this year. I'm glad I've read other works by Lawrence or this book would have turned me off of him forever.