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336 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312990329
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication date: 01 March 2004
Description
Tom Perrotta's thirty-ish 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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,321 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
funny 37%
reflective 37%
sad 31%
emotional 28%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Sexual content, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Racism, BullyingMinor
Police brutality, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault336 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312990329
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication date: 01 March 2004
Description
Tom Perrotta's thirty-ish 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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,321 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
funny 37%
reflective 37%
sad 31%
emotional 28%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Sexual content, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Racism, BullyingMinor
Police brutality, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault