The Ambassadors by Henry James

The Ambassadors

Henry James

724 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Ambassadors is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective narratives that explore cultural clashes and the complexities of personal transformation through nuanced, character-driven prose.

Description

Concerned that her son Chad may have become involved with a woman of dubious reputation, the formidable Mrs. Newsome sends her 'ambassador' Strether from Massachusetts to Paris to extricate him. Strether's mission, however, is gradually undermined...

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Community Reviews

3.21
based on 490 reviews

Moods

challenging: 100%

reflective: 72%

emotional: 36%

sad: 27%

adventurous: 9%

funny: 9%

hopeful: 9%

inspiring: 9%

lighthearted: 9%

mysterious: 9%


Pace

100% of readers chose slow
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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