The Golden Bowl by Henry James

The Golden Bowl

Henry James

348 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Golden Bowl is a 1904 novel by Henry James. Set in England, this complex, intense study of marriage and adultery completes what some critics have called the "major phase" of James' career. The Golden Bowl explores the tangle of interrelationsh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews

Moods

challenging 62%
emotional 50%
reflective 37%
tense 37%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.43

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