A review by kim_e_d
The Beast in the Jungle:: Henry James (Short Stories, Classics, Literature) [Annotated] by Henry James

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Plot : John Marcher and May Bartram fall in love, but afraid of the "beast in the jungle" which resides in him, he refuses to make an offer. Years later they become friends. 

Impressions : John is a selfish jerk, and James excells at constructing those.