Little Children by Tom Perrotta

Little Children

Tom Perrotta

355 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Tom Perrotta's thirtyish parents of young children are a varied and surprising bunch. There's Todd, the handsome stay-at-home dad dubbed "The Prom King" by the moms at the playground, and his wife, Kathy, a documentary filmmaker envious of the con...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,300 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
tense 42%
funny 39%
reflective 39%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 39%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.57

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