The Bostonians by Henry James

The Bostonians

Henry James

264 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The Bostonians is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Century Magazine in 1885-1886 and then as a book in 1886. This bittersweet tragicomedy centers on an odd triangle of characters: Basil Ransom, a political conservative fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 432 reviews

Moods

challenging 76%
reflective 42%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
funny 23%
dark 9%
informative 9%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.29

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