The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

The Gift of the Magi

O. Henry

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fiction classics short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

7 pages | first published 1905

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A classic piece of American literature given new poignancy by beautiful watercolors by award-winning artist Lisbeth Zwerger. One dollar and eighty-seven cents is all the money Della has in the world to buy her beloved husband a Christmas present....
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Summary of 3347 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
reflective 49%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 41%
lighthearted 30%
funny 21%
sad 12%
relaxing 5%
tense 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 36% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

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3.89

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