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Which Henry James book should I read first?

Which Henry James book should I read first?

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Joyce

Washington Square

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Steven

The Turn Of The Screw

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Joanne

The only one I loved was Washington square.

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Laura

I loved Washington Square, The Ambassadors, and Turn of the Screw. (Haven’t read the others.) You might want to read them in that order.

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Jim

I read Portrait of a Lady first and loved it. But that was in school with an excellent professor. I would say, whatever you choose, don’t get in a hurry. His is not the modern cinematic pace. But he’s worth the effort; you will get to know his characters in a delicate, sensitive, and thorough way. And remember, his works are always about characters feeling out of place, usually navigating the differences between European and American Society.

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Michelle

NONE OF THEM 😂

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Deborah

Portrait of a Lady was okay-ish. But reading him is more of a chore than a joy. I highly doubt I’ll read him again in this lifetime. There are too many other books that deliver a more positive experience.

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Trisha

Portrait of a Lady is my favorite. Not a quick read. For James, all the important stuff happens in glances, in postures, in silences. That said, he creates real women characters in conflicts that matter.

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Janet

Have you read any Edith Wharton? Similar but I find her more readable.

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Janet

Wharton is easier but please don’t stop reading James!

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