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Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.) Kindle Edition

by Arnold Bennett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 88 ratings
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  1. Print length
    107 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    May 16, 2012
  5. File size
    406 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0083ZMQDS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 16, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 406 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 107 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1511822694
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 88 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
88 global ratings

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candlewriter
5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous, sharply observed, delightful
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
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This is the first Arnold Bennett novel I have read, and I must confess I had not heard of Bennett before. I found this little book on the shelf of an outdoor "free library," decided to give it a try, and subsequently discovered one of the most entertaining books I have read in a long time. This is a fun story, subtly tender but mainly humorous, that is as much about the characters as it is about the plot. What will happen when headstrong young Helen decides to move in her with long-lost old uncle? Read and find out for yourself in this short little novel that is worth your time.
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Androo
4.0 out of 5 stars Light, funny, quaint
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 1999
If you read this book, you'll know why the Savoy in London serves a dish called Omelette Arnold Bennett. And although it's not one of his "important" novels, you'll also have read something light, amusing and quaint in a similar way to Grand Babylon Hotel.
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Island Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Arnold Bennett is a wonderful writer who should be far better known
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014
Arnold Bennett is a wonderful writer who should be far better known. Helen of the High Hand is short book about a battle wits between a strong minded young woman and her miserly old uncle. Its very entertaining.
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Molly D
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Makes You Laugh Out Loud
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2012
I have read several of Bennett's books & this is the most fun yet. I keep reading his books hoping to capture the pure joy of this one. It really is excellent.
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John C. Cravey
3.0 out of 5 stars Man plans. God laughs.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019
2nd edition, 27 chapters, 51986 words

There was something familiar about this novel’s style and I couldn’t put my finger on it. It’s light, witty and cheerful but not quite the kind of comedy that I’ve come to expect from British novels. It’s more warm than ironic, but not too sentimental. The satire is subtle and the comic exaggeration of characters is slight. There are some “fish out of water” situations, but nothing outlandish. Then I realized that this is similar to the approach that Anthony Trollope took in THE WARDEN.

But this novel lacks the topicality of THE WARDEN. Instead, it has a splendid comical plot, a sunny fleshing-out of the old proverb, “Man plans. God laughs.” The step-uncle resents his step-niece’s spendthrift ways and is considering kicking her out of the house, but he’s also fond of her. The step-niece seems to be angling to inherit his money, but she’s also fond of him. In the end they all get what they want, but it’s not what you’d expect.

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Sam G
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute gem of a book
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2000
This is a perfect little book; complete and magical. The warmth of Bennett's humanity glows from the pages. Innocent, funny and absolutely lovely.
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hjr
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2015
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I really enjoyed this amusing little book. It is refreshing to read such strong female characters in a period setting and some of the details about social etiquette and class expectations which came through the novel were fascinating. It is a gentle story told with lots of humour - recommended particularly as a break from some of the more recent modern novels I have been reading which have had rather disturbing themes (assisted suicide, dementia and nazi concentration camps as examples) . An enjoyable and satisfying read.
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Bunty W
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2014
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good read
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DT
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent easy read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2012
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A very easy to read book, but highly entertaining and light hearted, with deep insights into the subtle power struggle between the young lady and the old batchelor
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Lesley
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant attention to detail without being
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2014
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I spent a while immersing myself in everything Bennett had written available on Kindle. Brilliant attention to detail without being boring
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Peter Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2015
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A witty and observant study of an unusual relationship.Comedy sometimes doesn't time travel well-this is an exception.
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