Election by Tom Perrotta

Election

Tom Perrotta

200 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Leftovers comes a darkly hilarious novel about a high school election that brings out the worst in everyone--the basis for the film starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick Tracy Flick wan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 642 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
dark 38%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 26%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
tense 10%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 13%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 36% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.67

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