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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 147 reviews
Moods
funny 60%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
emotional 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%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, ClassismModerate
Sexism, Racism, FatphobiaMinor
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 147 reviews
Moods
funny 60%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
emotional 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%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, ClassismModerate
Sexism, Racism, FatphobiaMinor
Antisemitism