The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

Henry James

656 pages • first pub 1881 (view editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective literary explorations of a determined woman's struggle between personal freedom and societal expectations in a nuanced, emotionally complex narrative.

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Capturing the grandeur of a gracious, splendid Europe of wealth and Old World sensibilities, this glorious, complex novel has become a touchstone for a great writer’s entire literary achievement. From the opening pages, when the high-spirited Amer...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 5,527 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

emotional: 59%

sad: 46%

challenging: 34%

tense: 15%

dark: 13%

funny: 7%

hopeful: 6%

mysterious: 6%

relaxing: 6%

adventurous: 4%

informative: 3%

inspiring: 3%

lighthearted: 3%

Pace

19% of readers chose medium
80% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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