The American by Henry James, Lee Clark Mitchell

400 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Henry James's third novel is an exploration of his most powerful, perennial theme - the clash between European and American cultures, the Old World and the New. Christopher Newman, a 'self-made' American millionaire in France, falls in love with t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
emotional 50%
challenging 31%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 18%
lighthearted 18%
tense 12%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.45

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