The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

Henry James with Patricia Crick

797 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to determine her own fate, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. Sh...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 2,602 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 52%
sad 43%
challenging 34%
tense 12%
dark 11%
funny 8%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 86%
medium 12%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.63

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...