The Wings of the Dove by Henry James

The Wings of the Dove

Henry James with Amy Bloom (Contributor), Pierre A. Walker (Contributor)

741 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all timeSet amid the splendor of London drawing rooms and gilded Venetian palazzos, The Wings of the Dove is the story of Milly Theale, a na ve, doomed American heiress, and a pair of...

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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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