The Princess Casamassima by Henry James

The Princess Casamassima

Henry James

608 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics challenging slow-paced
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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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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
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%

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3.58

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