The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

Henry James

264 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine in 1880-81 and then as a book in 1881. It is one of James's most popular long novels and is regarded by critics as one o...

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Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 52%
sad 42%
challenging 34%
tense 12%
dark 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 13%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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