The Getting of Wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson

The Getting of Wisdom

Henry Handel Richardson

233 pages first pub 1910 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The subject of this book is a young woman: an awkward, insecure, restless and 'knowing' child who learns that self-realisation depends on rebellion and escape, but that the latter will first demand at least the semblance of conformity. In telling ...

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Community Reviews

3.34
based on 183 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 62%

funny: 50%

reflective: 50%

adventurous: 37%

emotional: 37%

hopeful: 37%

sad: 25%

challenging: 12%

informative: 12%

inspiring: 12%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose Character
Character

Strong character development?

57% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
85% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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