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erinbro1 's review for:
Portrait of a Lady
by Henry James
I was a little intimidated to read Portrait of a Lady, but I'm very glad I did. My only wish was that I was reading it in some kind of literature class so I could discuss it with people smarter than me and gain some insight into the historical context of everything that was happening. Reading it in 2022, I felt like Isabel was a complete idiot who threw away every great opportunity she fell into. I still found it fascinating to consider what was going through her mind and why she fell victim to the trap that was set for her.
Beyond Isabel, this novel is filled with unforgettable characters - I especially loved Ralph and Lord Warburton and found their friendship very touching. Ralph in particular had an interesting journey and watching him struggle with the unintended consequences of giving his inheritance to Isabel was really fascinating to read.
Beyond Isabel, this novel is filled with unforgettable characters - I especially loved Ralph and Lord Warburton and found their friendship very touching. Ralph in particular had an interesting journey and watching him struggle with the unintended consequences of giving his inheritance to Isabel was really fascinating to read.