The Figure in the Carpet by Henry James

The Figure in the Carpet

Henry James

48 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics literary mysterious slow-paced
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Short story by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
reflective 43%
challenging 39%
dark 30%
tense 13%
funny 8%
emotional 4%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 38%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.18

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