The Bostonians by Henry James

The Bostonians

Henry James with Charles R. Anderson

437 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.

Community Reviews

3.28
based on 635 reviews

Moods

challenging: 72%

reflective: 41%

emotional: 31%

tense: 27%

sad: 24%

funny: 20%

informative: 13%

dark: 10%

adventurous: 6%

inspiring: 6%


Pace

20% of readers chose medium
80% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
71% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
67% 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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