The Wings of the Dove by Henry James

The Wings of the Dove

Henry James

554 pages first pub 1902 (view editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The Wings of the Dove is ideal for readers who savor intricate psychological explorations of human relationships, moral ambiguity, and the interplay of desire and deception in elegantly crafted prose.

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Emerging from the grit and stigma of poverty to a life of fairytale privilege under the wing of her aunt, the beautiful and financially ambitious Kate Croy is already romantically involved with promising journalist Merton Densher when they become ...

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Community Reviews

3.46
based on 908 reviews

Moods

reflective: 86%

challenging: 73%

emotional: 40%

sad: 33%

lighthearted: 6%

mysterious: 6%

relaxing: 6%

tense: 6%


Pace

22% of readers chose medium
77% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
6% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

64% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
92% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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