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Liked It Rated 5 stars “This might be the most uneven book I could ever give five stars to. It was very gothic, but James wanted it to be in the "new American" style, so reading it I got the sense that the book has not really discovered its own identity yet. But then I read the last chapter, and said to myself, "This...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 3 stars

  “I like Henry James and have read this before. I found in this reading that the most interesting thing is how James develops the American character and the French young lady who is seeking a fortune. The American character ultimately ends up being a "good guy" and not self seeking even though he is also shallow. Fascinating character.”

  Mary v wrote this review Wednesday, August 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 5 stars

  “This might be the most uneven book I could ever give five stars to. It was very gothic, but James wanted it to be in the "new American" style, so reading it I got the sense that the book has not really discovered its own identity yet. But then I read the last chapter, and said to myself, "This is me!" and gave it five stars.”

  Cindy R wrote this review Tuesday, May 13 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No