The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

The Gift of the Magi

O. Henry

32 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective fast-paced
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Description

Jim Dillingham Young and his wife Della are a young couple who are very much in love with each other, but can barely afford their one-room apartment opposite the elevated train due to their very bad economic condition. For Christmas, Della decides...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,856 reviews

Moods

emotional 55%
reflective 51%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 40%
lighthearted 40%
funny 22%
sad 16%
relaxing 14%
challenging 5%
adventurous 2%
dark 2%
tense 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 24%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.91

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