The Europeans: A Sketch by Henry James

The Europeans: A Sketch

Henry James

179 pages first pub 1878 (editions)

fiction classics lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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An incomparable Henry James novel in a new edition  Featuring a new introduction, it is a brilliant and sophisticated satire of manners and morals in the best Jamesian tradition. The Europeans, one of James's most popular and optimistic novels, ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 324 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 60%
reflective 46%
funny 40%
challenging 20%
relaxing 13%
hopeful 6%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.46

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