Washington Square by Henry James, Michael Cunningham

Washington Square

Henry James, Michael Cunningham

240 pages first pub 1880 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The plot of Washington Square has the simplicity of old-fashioned melodrama: a plain-looking, good-hearted young woman, the only child of a rich widower, is pursued by a charming but unscrupulous man who seeks the wealth she will presumably inheri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,691 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
sad 44%
emotional 37%
funny 16%
tense 13%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
dark 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 29%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.54

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