Election by Tom Perrotta

Election

Tom Perrotta

200 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Leftovers comes a darkly hilarious novel about a high school election that brings out the worst in everyone--the basis for the film starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick Tracy Flick wan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,130 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
dark 42%
lighthearted 29%
reflective 28%
emotional 14%
sad 11%
tense 8%
challenging 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 17%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.67

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