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 fast-paced
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The surprise winner of the 2003 Man Booker Prize, DBC Pierre's debut novel, Vernon God Little, makes few apologies in its darkly comedic portrait of Martirio, Texas, a town reeling in the aftermath of a horrific school shooting. Fifteen-year-old V...

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Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.33

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