The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

Henry James

592 pages first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Rare book

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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 54%
sad 43%
challenging 37%
tense 15%
dark 13%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 6%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 84%
medium 14%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.63

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