A review by caffee
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

challenging reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I wanted Isabel to fly free, I loved the first part of the book where she's discovering her freedom and having her ideas and plans. I was a so gutted when we jumped forwards in time and we got to see how she faired. 
I enjoyed the style it felt surprisingly fresh for a book published in 1881. 
If you're not a fan of an ambiguous ending beware for myself I enjoy deciding for myself.