The Wings of the Dove by Henry James

The Wings of the Dove

Henry James

531 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Confronting a Bronzino portrait in an English country house, a young American heiress comes face to face with her own predicament. For Milly Theale, who seems to have the world before her and at her feet, is fatally ill. Eager for life, eager for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 599 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 72%
emotional 36%
sad 27%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.45

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