Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen by Alix Kates Shulman

Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen

Alix Kates Shulman

288 pages • first pub 1972 (view editions)

fiction feminism literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen is ideal for readers who appreciate sharp, reflective feminist critiques of societal norms and the slow unraveling of personal identity amid cultural constraints.

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Twenty-five years after it first shocked readers nationwide, this landmark book continues to hit home with its eye-opening portrayal of growing up female in middle-class America. Described by The New York Times as "the voice that has for three dec...

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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 309 reviews

Moods

reflective: 82%

emotional: 50%

sad: 45%

dark: 37%

challenging: 22%

funny: 22%

informative: 20%

inspiring: 10%

adventurous: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

tense: 5%

hopeful: 2%

mysterious: 2%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

22% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose A mix
97% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
90% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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