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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment
I am going through my Tom Perrotta phase. I held off on this one, because I loved the movie. As much as I loved the movie, I have to admit that the book was better, as usually is the case. In defense of the movie, it's a pretty decent adaptation and where is strays from the book, only make the movie stronger.
The characters in the book are much more sympathetic, especially Tracy and Mr. M. I also preferred the ending in the book, it brought the story full circle. The ending in the movie in funny, but in the book it's more meaningful and has substance. As usual, Perrota does a great job with final paragraphs. Even though it ended on the perfect note, I wanted more!!!
The characters in the book are much more sympathetic, especially Tracy and Mr. M. I also preferred the ending in the book, it brought the story full circle. The ending in the movie in funny, but in the book it's more meaningful and has substance. As usual, Perrota does a great job with final paragraphs. Even though it ended on the perfect note, I wanted more!!!
This is the earlier Tracy Flick novel Tracy is a sophomore in high school who runs for student body president after an affair with her English teacher which caused his firing. The Civics teacher is in charge of the election and he is hoping a the Senior Football player wins. Tom Perotta writes so well of the day in, day out problems of teachers as well as students. Told from multiple points of view, I really enjoyed it.
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Was there ever better casting than The movie version of this.
Enjoyable book! A fast read with a good pace and a bit of dark humor. Something I could relate to as both as a product of a suburban high school and a former secondary teacher. I'm looking forward to watching the movie.
Snarky high-school awesomeness. I love Tom Perrotta.
just a very fun read — was super into all of the characters and thought the ending was really fitting! one thing tho is that i kind of wish they had a bit more paul perspective towards the end.. movie NEXT!
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes