The Wings of the Dove by Henry James

The Wings of the Dove

Henry James with Amy Bloom (Contributor), Pierre A. Walker (Contributor)

741 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all timeSet amid the splendor of London drawing rooms and gilded Venetian palazzos, The Wings of the Dove is the story of Milly Theale, a na ve, doomed American heiress, and a pair of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 62%
emotional 37%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.47

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