Larry's Party by Carol Shields

Larry's Party

Carol Shields

352 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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Description

Larry Weller, born in 1950, is an ordinary guy made extraordinary by his creator's perception, irony and tenderness. Carol Shields gives us, as it were, a CAT scan of his life, in episodes between 1977 and 1997 that flash back and forward seamless...

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Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
lighthearted 35%
hopeful 25%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.69

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