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358 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9798675435937
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 15 August 2020
Description
First published in 1886, The Bostonians is one of James' wittiest social satires. It begins with the arrival in Boston of Basil Ransom, in search of a career. The book turns on the relationship between Ransom, a conservative civil war veteran, his...
Community Reviews Summary of 432 reviews
Moods
reflective 42%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
funny 23%
dark 9%
informative 9%
Pace
medium 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
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358 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9798675435937
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 15 August 2020
Description
First published in 1886, The Bostonians is one of James' wittiest social satires. It begins with the arrival in Boston of Basil Ransom, in search of a career. The book turns on the relationship between Ransom, a conservative civil war veteran, his...
Community Reviews Summary of 432 reviews
Moods
reflective 42%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
funny 23%
dark 9%
informative 9%
Pace
medium 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.