100 word review: The Portrait Of A Lady

Another classic that should definitely be read. It follows Isobel Archer, whose main aim in life is to protect her independence. It is a great look at women in society and although set in the 1800s, there are still many themes and feelings that modern women can sympathise with. The only bad thing I will say is that I think there was a little too much detail and the plot could actually have been done in lot less pages! I still say that you should read it because Henry James is one of the greatest authors of the 19th century.