The Ambassadors by Henry James

The Ambassadors

Henry James

438 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Sent from Massachusetts by the formidable Mrs. Newsome to recall her son, Chad, from what she assumes to be a corrupt life in Paris, Strether finds his intentions subtly and profoundly transformed as he falls under the spell of the city and of his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 70%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

3.21

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