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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Enjoyed this very much and found it suspenseful. Catherine's character arc is the best part. I don't know why modern readers don't rate Henry James more highly on average. You either love him or hate him. Very subtle storyteller. The Portrait of a Lady is one of my favorite novels.
I got over the "will they - won't they" however I must give flowers to Henry James as given the time period in which he is writing and being able to create a strong willed female protagonist is pretty incredible.
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read the 1959 Bantam Classics paperback which isn't available on here as option. A perfect back pocket book for commuting.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
James writes a simplistic on-the-surface novel in terms of plot, but reading between the lines and soaking in James’ language reveals a poignant subtlety in the subject matter. This was my first James, and I think it’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Me, reading this book:
Must not punch Mrs. Penniman.
Must not punch Mrs. Penniman.
MUST NOT PUNCH MRS. PENNIMAN.
Must not punch Mrs. Penniman.
Must not punch Mrs. Penniman.
MUST NOT PUNCH MRS. PENNIMAN.
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced