Perfect by Rachel Joyce

Perfect

Rachel Joyce

416 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced

Description

A spellbinding novel that will resonate with readers of Mark Haddon, Louise Erdrich, and John Irving, Perfect tells the story of a young boy who is thrown into the murky, difficult realities of the adult world with far-reaching consequences.Byron ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 876 reviews

Moods

sad 79%
emotional 73%
reflective 55%
challenging 23%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 17%
inspiring 11%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 36%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.46

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