The Ambassadors by Henry James

The Ambassadors

Henry James

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Graham Greene and E.M. Forster marvelled at it, but F.R. Leavis considered it to be 'not only not one of his great books, but to be a bad one.' As for the author, he held The Ambassadors as the favorite among all his novels.Sent from Massachusetts...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 71%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.16

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