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louiequartorze67's review against another edition
Well set it a drift. Very disappointed with HJ. It was a slog fest. I reach a point of why am I reading this because I am clueless as to what is transpiring and do I care enough to find out. No!
dave_b's review against another edition
Grew tired of decrypting each sentence. At some point realized…not worth it, life is too short
maryjf23's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jean86's review against another edition
3.0
I got to the end and felt a tug to immediately read it over again because I'm sure I'd appreciate his craftsmanship all the more. I felt the same way with The Bostonians and Turn of The Screw. I found it difficult to read and I'm not entirely satisfied with the ending but Henry James is a master of prose and this ending maybe best. You're left with a lot to digest and interpret.
fairywren's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
blegborgberg's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Just so incredibly boring. I kept waiting for anything of substance to happen but it’s truly just a “visiting people’s houses” book
va_nja_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sophiewysocki's review against another edition
5.0
fantastic book:) his prose is so unique and wandering and creates tone in this magnificent way that i really admire …