What Maisie Knew by Henry James

What Maisie Knew

Henry James

262 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for introspective readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of innocence and moral complexity through the lens of a child's evolving perspective in a fractured adult world.

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What Maisie Knew 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 modern world...

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Community Reviews

3.3
based on 640 reviews

Moods

reflective: 55%

challenging: 41%

emotional: 41%

sad: 41%

tense: 20%

funny: 17%

dark: 13%

mysterious: 13%

inspiring: 6%

lighthearted: 3%

Pace

33% of readers chose medium
66% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
4% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

39% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

77% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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