The Altar of the Dead (Illustrated) by Henry James

The Altar of the Dead (Illustrated)

Henry James

62 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

3.36
based on 81 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 66%

dark: 50%

reflective: 50%

sad: 50%

emotional: 33%

funny: 16%

lighthearted: 16%


Pace

50% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose Character
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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