Washington Square by Henry James

Washington Square

Henry James

170 pages first pub 1880 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Washington Square is a short novel by Henry James. Originally published in 1880 as a serial in Cornhill Magazine and Harper's New Monthly Magazine, it is a structurally simple tragicomedy that recounts the conflict between a dull but sweet daughte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,182 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
sad 38%
emotional 31%
funny 20%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 11%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
dark 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 22%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.51

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