The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

The Gift of the Magi

O. Henry with P. J. Lynch (Illustrator)

40 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

O. Henry's classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas, brought to life by P.J. Lynch's extraordinary art, is itself a gift to share and treasure. In a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins she has saved to buy a Christmas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,534 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
reflective 49%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 41%
lighthearted 30%
funny 21%
sad 12%
relaxing 5%
tense 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 36% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.9

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