Larry's Party by Carol Shields

Larry's Party

Carol Shields

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

352 pages | first published 1997

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Larry Weller, born in 1950, is an ordinary guy made extraordinary by his creator's perception, irony and tenderness. Carol Shields gives us, as it were, a CAT scan of his life, in episodes between 1977 and 1997 that flash back and forward seamless...
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Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
lighthearted 40%
emotional 30%
hopeful 30%
relaxing 30%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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