Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld

Prep

Curtis Sittenfeld

420 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult reflective slow-paced

Description

Curtis Sittenfeld’s debut novel, Prep, is an insightful, achingly funny coming-of-age story as well as a brilliant dissection of class, race, and gender in a hothouse of adolescent angst and ambition.Lee Fiora is an intelligent, observant fourteen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,009 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 55%
sad 27%
funny 25%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 12%
hopeful 10%
dark 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 33%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.39

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