A review by leelulah
The Bostonians by Henry James

challenging tense slow-paced

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

3.25

As far as the narrative goes it's two cousins fighting for the allegiance of a girl who carefully seeks to never displease anyone, and the stakes are high. But everyone is selfish and doesn't really consider the girl's actual opinions in question, though it's debatable whether she has any.