The Golden Bowl by Henry James

The Golden Bowl

Henry James

536 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Golden Bowl by Henry James is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective, meticulously crafted narratives that delve into the psychological complexities of relationships and moral dilemmas.

Description

Set in England, this complex, intense study of marriage and adultery completes what some critics have called the "major phase" of James' career. The Golden Bowl explores the tangle of interrelationships between a father and daughter and their resp...

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Community Reviews

3.4
based on 480 reviews

Moods

challenging: 64%

reflective: 56%

emotional: 52%

tense: 28%

sad: 16%

hopeful: 12%

dark: 8%

funny: 8%

inspiring: 8%

mysterious: 8%

relaxing: 8%

adventurous: 4%

lighthearted: 4%


Pace

7% of readers chose medium
92% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Complicated
90% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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