The Ambassadors by Henry James

The Ambassadors

Henry James

450 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The second of James's three late masterpieces, was, in its author's opinion, "the best, all round, of my productions". Lambert Strether, a mild middle-aged American of no particular achievements, is dispatched to Paris from the manufacturing empi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.16

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