Henry James has yet to disappoint me. I love his works (or at least the ones I have read so far). It is true that his writing style is often perplexing and difficult, but it is also beautiful! His work requires patience, but the readers will be highly rewarded. From the back cover: "One of the greatest of James's late works, The Ambassadors is a subtle and witty exploration of different American responses to a European environment." I enjoyed it a lot, but I normally love Henry James' work. However, it was very difficult to read because this is James' last novel and by that time, his writing had become as convoluted as can be. I wouldn't recommend it for a first time experience with Henry James. Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, or The Turn of the Screw are probably better places to start with Henry James.