600 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199217946
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 15 June 2009
Description
Henry James is one of the giants of American literary history. From the novella "Daisy Miller" and classic short stories such as "The Turn of the Screw" to the popular short novel Washington Square and intricately woven and highly complex later no...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,885 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
sad 43%
challenging 34%
tense 16%
dark 12%
funny 9%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 14%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 37% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Child death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Infidelity, Misogyny
600 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199217946
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 15 June 2009
Description
Henry James is one of the giants of American literary history. From the novella "Daisy Miller" and classic short stories such as "The Turn of the Screw" to the popular short novel Washington Square and intricately woven and highly complex later no...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,885 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
sad 43%
challenging 34%
tense 16%
dark 12%
funny 9%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 14%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 37% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Child death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Infidelity, Misogyny