The Bostonians by Henry James

The Bostonians

Henry James

457 pages first pub 1886 (view editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The Bostonians is perfect for readers who relish watching sharp, witty satire dissect post–Civil War America through a love-triangle tug-of-war over a charismatic female orator, where the real battleground is the nation’s uneasy reconciliation of feminist ideals and lingering conservatism.

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From Boston's social underworld emerges Verena Tarrant, a girl with extraordinary oratorical gifts, which she deploys in tawdry meeting-houses on behalf of 'the sisterhood of women.' She acquires two admirers of a very different stamp: Olive Chanc...

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Community Reviews

3.29
based on 673 reviews

Moods

challenging: 61%

reflective: 47%

emotional: 29%

sad: 29%

tense: 29%

funny: 20%

informative: 11%

dark: 8%

inspiring: 8%

adventurous: 5%


Pace

2% of readers chose fast
17% of readers chose medium
80% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

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18% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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6% of readers chose Complicated
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