fiction contemporary funny lighthearted medium-paced

352 pages | first published 1984

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Philip Swallow, Morris Zapp, Persse McGarrigle and the lovely Angelica are the jet-propelled academics who are on the move, in the air and on the make in David Lodge’s satirical Small World. It is a world of glamorous travel and high excitement, w...
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Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 88%
adventurous 33%
informative 22%
challenging 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.65

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