Daisy Miller by Henry James

Daisy Miller

Henry James

79 pages first pub 1879 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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Travelling in Europe with her family, Daisy Miller, an exquisitely beautiful young American woman, presents her fellow-countryman Winterbourne with a dilemma he cannot resolve. Is she deliberately flouting social convention in the outspoken way sh...

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Moods

reflective 56%
lighthearted 31%
sad 27%
funny 23%
emotional 17%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
dark 9%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 7%
informative 5%
tense 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 38%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.22

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