Tedious
Sorry to throw off the curve... but this book is long-winded and short on useful ideas. I say 'long-winded' because nearly half of the text consists of citations, most of which are unnecessary. Rather than making arguments, James presents passages that illustrate a point, a feeling, a sentiment, an idea(?). But what is clear is that you've just read nearly 600 pages that amount to nothing. No wonder Wittgenstein allegedly read this book over and over again. There's no point!