Washington Square by Henry James

Washington Square

Henry James

219 pages first pub 1880 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

The novella begins at a distance from the characters, describing the background of the Sloper family. It then recounts in detail the story of Catherine's romance with Morris Townsend. When Morris jilts her, the focus shifts back to a long view. As...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,182 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
sad 38%
emotional 31%
funny 20%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 11%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
dark 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 22%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.51

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