Little Children by Tom Perrotta

Little Children

Tom Perrotta

368 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

A quiet suburban community undergoes a drastic change due to the return of a convicted child molester and the complication of two parents' affair.

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Moods

dark 62%
tense 42%
funny 37%
reflective 37%
sad 31%
emotional 28%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.56

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