Book Review: The Turn of the Screw (James)
Have I read this before: Yes, back in 2010 I think. I had trouble with it.
Review: You want to read a ghost story (kinda) and get absolutely NO enjoyment out of it? Read this novella. The concept is there, but Henry James’ writing just sucks the life out of it all (no pun intended). I don’t know if it’s just me, but this was a struggle. Bro needs to stick to novels; Portrait of a Lady is written SO much better.
Favorite Part: The ending was…okay, I guess.
Rating: 3/10
Book Review: The Portrait of a Lady (James)
Have I read this before: Nope.
Review: I can see how the concept of Isabel was a novel one at the time this was written. But it seems like there’s been so many Isabels since then that that type of character is overdone and tired. Like just think of how many books/shows/etc. have a free-spirited woman who gets ALL THE PROPOSALS but rejects ALL OF THE PROPOSALS because she’s so free-spirited? I get it, I like the message, but this is so overdone today.
Favorite Part: I did like this brief part of a conversation between Ralph and Isabel:
At last she said abruptly: “I don’t see what harm there is in my wishing not to tie myself. I don’t want to begin life by marrying. There are other things a woman can do.”
“There’s nothing she can do so well. But you’re of course so many-sided.”
“If one’s two-sided it’s enough,” said Isabel.
“You’re the most charming of polygons!” her companion broke out.
Rating: 5/10
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