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336 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538591
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 03 August 2009
Description
What Maisie Knew (1897) represents one of James's finest reflections on the rites of passage from wonder to knowledge, and the question of their finality. The child of violently divorced parents, Maisie Farange opens her eyes on a distinctly moder...
Community Reviews Summary of 505 reviews
Moods
challenging 44%
sad 44%
emotional 40%
funny 18%
tense 18%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 7%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, RacismModerate
Sexism
336 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538591
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 03 August 2009
Description
What Maisie Knew (1897) represents one of James's finest reflections on the rites of passage from wonder to knowledge, and the question of their finality. The child of violently divorced parents, Maisie Farange opens her eyes on a distinctly moder...
Community Reviews Summary of 505 reviews
Moods
challenging 44%
sad 44%
emotional 40%
funny 18%
tense 18%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 7%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, RacismModerate
Sexism