Daisy Miller by Henry James

Daisy Miller

Henry James

110 pages • first pub 1879 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in Europe, this international bestselling classic portrays the courtship between the beautiful and flirtatious American, Daisy Miller, and her sophisticated European love-interest, Winterbourne. An exploration of culture and high society met w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,173 reviews

Moods

reflective 55%
lighthearted 31%
sad 29%
funny 23%
challenging 14%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
dark 9%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%
informative 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 38%
medium 37%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.22

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