Vernon God Little: A 21st Century Comedy In The Presence Of Death by D.B.C. Pierre

Vernon God Little: A 21st Century Comedy In The Presence Of Death

D.B.C. Pierre

279 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Fifteen-year-old Vernon Gregory Little is in trouble. And it has something to do with the recent massacre of 16 students at his high school. News of the tragedy serves as open invitation to the media and soon the quirky backwater of Martirio is fl...

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Moods

dark 75%
funny 69%
adventurous 38%
tense 36%
challenging 30%
reflective 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 29%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 37% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.36

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