The Turn of the Screw and Other Short Fiction by Henry James

The Turn of the Screw and Other Short Fiction

Henry James

560 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

To read a story by Henry James is to enter a fully realized world unlike any other--a rich, perfectly crafted domain of vivid language and splendid, complex characters. Devious children, sparring lovers, capricious American girls, obtuse bachelors...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.42

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