Small World by David Lodge

352 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

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Philip Swallow, Morris Zapp, Persse McGarrigle and the lovely Angelica are the jet-propelled academics who are on the move, in the air and on the make in David Lodge's satirical Small World. It is a world of glamorous travel and high excitement, w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 93%
funny 86%
adventurous 33%
informative 20%
relaxing 13%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 31%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.66

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