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608 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140432541
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 02 June 1987
Description
Henry James conceived the character of Hyacinth Robinson--his 'little presumptuous adventurer with his combination of intrinsic fineness and fortuitous adversity'--while walking the streets of London. Brought up in poverty, Hyacinth has neverthele...
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Death, Suicide, Death of parent608 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140432541
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 02 June 1987
Description
Henry James conceived the character of Hyacinth Robinson--his 'little presumptuous adventurer with his combination of intrinsic fineness and fortuitous adversity'--while walking the streets of London. Brought up in poverty, Hyacinth has neverthele...
Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews
Moods
dark 100%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Death of parent