The Altar of the Dead by Henry James

The Altar of the Dead

Henry James

48 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Short story by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.3

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