The Wings of the Dove by Henry James

The Wings of the Dove

Henry James

2 hours, 52 minutes first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Henry James' classic morality tale tells of a triangle of friends and lovers doomed to treachery by overreaching desire. In early-twentieth-century London, Kate Croy is secretly engaged to Merton Denscher, a journalist possessed of all the qualiti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 599 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 72%
emotional 36%
sad 27%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.45

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