The Figure in the Carpet by Henry James

The Figure in the Carpet

Henry James

54 pages first pub 1896 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary mysterious slow-paced
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Like many of Henry James' short stories, The Figure in the Carpet revolves around an artist whose body of work hides a deeper meaning and several other characters who bear the heavy burden of a momentous secret. When a group of friends unlocks the...

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Community Reviews

3.2
based on 412 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 77%

reflective: 47%

challenging: 33%

dark: 27%

tense: 13%

emotional: 5%

funny: 5%

sad: 5%

hopeful: 2%


Pace

21% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
42% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
4% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Complicated
96% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

54% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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