The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

Henry James

264 pages first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine in 1880-81 and then as a book in 1881. It is one of James's most popular long novels and is regarded by critics as one o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,842 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 58%
sad 44%
challenging 35%
tense 17%
dark 13%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 15%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.63

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