Popco by Scarlett Thomas

505 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Description

PopCo tells the story of Alice Butler-a subversively smart girl in our commercial-soaked world who grows from recluse orphan to burgeoning vigilante, buttressed by mystery, codes, math, and the sense her grandparents gave her that she could change...

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Community Reviews Summary of 697 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
challenging 58%
informative 41%
reflective 41%
adventurous 29%
funny 17%
lighthearted 17%
emotional 11%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 35% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.66

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