Daisy Miller by Henry James

Daisy Miller

Henry James

79 pages first pub 1879 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced

Description

Travelling in Europe with her family, Daisy Miller, an exquisitely beautiful young American woman, presents her fellow-countryman Winterbourne with a dilemma he cannot resolve. Is she deliberately flouting social convention in the outspoken way sh...

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Moods

reflective 59%
lighthearted 30%
sad 29%
funny 23%
challenging 15%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 35%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.22

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