Alice Adams by Booth Tarkington

Alice Adams

Booth Tarkington

246 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

The winner of the 1922 Pulitzer Prize in literature and the subject of several well-received film adaptations, Alice Adams is regarded as one of Booth Tarkington's most accomplished novels. The tale follows the exploits of the plucky young protago...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.41

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