260 pages • first pub 1910 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922079404
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Classics
Publication date: 02 April 2013
Description
Described by H.G. Wells as the best school story he knew, 'The Getting of Wisdom' is a compelling and frank account of a young girl's coming of age. It tells the story of Laura Rambotham and her struggle to be accepted by her peers at a new school.
Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Graphic
Racial slurs, ClassismMinor
Antisemitism
260 pages • first pub 1910 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922079404
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Classics
Publication date: 02 April 2013
Description
Described by H.G. Wells as the best school story he knew, 'The Getting of Wisdom' is a compelling and frank account of a young girl's coming of age. It tells the story of Laura Rambotham and her struggle to be accepted by her peers at a new school.
Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, ClassismMinor
Antisemitism