Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen by Alix Kates Shulman

Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen

Alix Kates Shulman

304 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction feminism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Alix Kates Shulman's Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen created a profound impact on the cultural landscape when it was originally published in 1972. A sardonic portrayal of one white, middle-class, Midwestern girl's coming-of-age, the novel takes a wry ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
dark 44%
funny 33%
emotional 27%
informative 27%
sad 27%
challenging 22%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.57

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