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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
challenging
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Tbh… this guy gets women.
An example of how protean (in a great way) the verse of literal conversation is. I can see how Rooney is so deeply influenced by James.
This story about a precocious woman deeply appealed to me. I can’t help but resonate with Isabel Archer, I loved her perception to others as a pegged defiant individualist, when really she is only doing what she thinks she ought to despite all she is wanting is love and happiness.
A lot of the dialogue made my guts twist, like conversations with friends did. Henry James is sort of extremely cruel as an author and deus ex machina, but it makes it all the more delicious. I especially enjoyed that she was an American abroad (like me!) Remind me to neverfall into a large sum of money and marry who I love I wish I had more profound things to say but really I just loved reading it.
An example of how protean (in a great way) the verse of literal conversation is. I can see how Rooney is so deeply influenced by James.
This story about a precocious woman deeply appealed to me. I can’t help but resonate with Isabel Archer, I loved her perception to others as a pegged defiant individualist, when really she is only doing what she thinks she ought to despite all she is wanting is love and happiness.
A lot of the dialogue made my guts twist, like conversations with friends did. Henry James is sort of extremely cruel as an author and deus ex machina, but it makes it all the more delicious. I especially enjoyed that she was an American abroad (like me!) Remind me to never
Coming off of Edith Wharton, I suppose any book would be a disappointment. Standing alone, however, this is a solid story. Shoulda married the English Lord, though. He's charming as hell.
emotional
reflective
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
Isabel Archer is a formidable woman that resonated with me quite profoundly and Henry James beautifully captured her.
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
It started off a bit slow but ultimately it wasn't a bad read. Henry James wrote Isabel Archer as a person with large visions and excellent character development. The twists are epic and the story was a good read
The sexism of the author illustrated through his female protagonists is exhausting. This is my third James book and it will be my last.
The Portrait of a Lady is a masterpiece in psychological complexity, affronting destiny, personal accountability, manipulation, perception and the power of money. Absolutely loved it.
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have DNFed this one. I was reading it, because I had it for so long and felt like I should read it, but I just lost interest. Reading shouldn't be done, because you feel obligated to read book (unless it's for school), and I have plenty of classics to read. I didn't get very far, so I can't critique it (Not that I provide thorough critiques anyway. LOL), but like a lot of classics it is slow going and I have to be interested in the plot to keep going.
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Apart from completely misremembering the ending, this book remains a delight. Slow, dreamy, and never too kind to any one character.