Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen by Alix Kates Shulman

Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen

Alix Kates Shulman

288 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction feminism challenging reflective slow-paced
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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 Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 42%
dark 38%
sad 34%
funny 26%
challenging 19%
informative 19%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 32%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.5

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