The Ambassadors by Henry James

The Ambassadors

Henry James

724 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Concerned that her son Chad may have become involved with a woman of dubious reputation, the formidable Mrs. Newsome sends her 'ambassador' Strether from Massachusetts to Paris to extricate him. Strether's mission, however, is gradually undermined...

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Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.14

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