Daisy Miller by Henry James

Daisy Miller

Henry James

64 pages first pub 1879 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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Daisy Miller is a fascinating portrait of a young woman from Schenectady, New York, who, traveling in Europe, runs afoul of the socially pretentious American expatriate community in Rome. First published in 1878, the novella brought American novel...

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Moods

reflective 56%
lighthearted 31%
sad 27%
funny 24%
emotional 16%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
dark 9%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 7%
informative 6%
tense 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 38%
medium 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: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.22

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