PopCo by Scarlett Thomas

450 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious slow-paced
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PopCo tells a story of twenty-nine-year-old Alice Butler, a quirky, fiercely intelligent loner with an affinity for secret codes and mathematics. She works for the huge toy company named PopCo, where she creates snooping kids' kits - KidSpy, KidTe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 689 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
challenging 56%
informative 43%
reflective 43%
adventurous 25%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
emotional 12%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.65

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