
The American
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Narrated by:
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Adam Sims
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By:
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Henry James
Self-made American millionaire Christopher Newman arrives in Paris brimming with hope and optimism, excited to experience the culture and, hopefully, find the perfect woman to become his wife. After a chance encounter with American expatriate friends, his attention is drawn to Madame de Cintré, 25-year-old widowed daughter of the late Marquis de Bellegarde.
Having fallen on hard times, the centuries-old aristocratic family permits Newman's courtship to proceed; however, they later persuade the widow to break off her engagement to the nouveau-riche businessman. When Newman finds himself in possession of a dark secret that threatens to destroy the Bellegarde family, he must decide whether to keep to his principles or exact his revenge.
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I had the impression of long sentences and complex plots. Instead this was a sad and intriguing story. Rather straightforward. With few strange twists and turns. Whenever the possibility showed up, James resisted.
The characters were well drawn.
I look forward to more.
The narrative was very well read.
Nothing really outstanding along the lines of the world’s best novelists. But satisfying, very good.
A Very Good Tale
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And it says that I need 11 more words. Beep boop.
Fantastic all around
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Best of James’s early novels
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A particular point of enjoyment was the secondary character of Mrs. Tristram. She's becomes the hero"s confidant. She is a rather bitter woman who is quite the pot-stirrer. Every novel needs one. A life of unfulfilled dreams makes her far from admirable; yet, after concluding the story, against my better nature, I found my own own wishes aligning with hers -but I wouldn't have changed the ending for the world!
Classic Henry James
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A Feast for the Ears
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excellent reading
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Improves towards the end
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