Not Her Real Name and Other Stories by Emily Perkins

Not Her Real Name and Other Stories

Emily Perkins

272 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction short stories young adult challenging reflective slow-paced
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This collection of twelve stories peopled by oversensitive twentysomethings transcends the self-indulgence that generally plagues the pseudodisenfranchised world of slackerdom and brings modern life into harsh and comic focus. There's "Let's Go," ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
lighthearted 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
relaxing 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.11

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