The Bostonians by Henry James

The Bostonians

Henry James

457 pages first pub 1886 (view editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The Bostonians is ideal for readers who enjoy nuanced explorations of societal conflicts and personal ambitions through richly drawn characters in a historical context.

Description

From Boston's social underworld emerges Verena Tarrant, a girl with extraordinary oratorical gifts, which she deploys in tawdry meeting-houses on behalf of 'the sisterhood of women.' She acquires two admirers of a very different stamp: Olive Chanc...

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Community Reviews

3.28
based on 639 reviews

Moods

challenging: 70%

reflective: 43%

emotional: 33%

tense: 30%

sad: 26%

funny: 20%

informative: 13%

dark: 10%

adventurous: 6%

inspiring: 6%


Pace

2% of readers chose fast
19% of readers chose medium
77% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
72% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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