Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld

Prep

Curtis Sittenfeld

420 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult reflective slow-paced
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An insightful, achingly funny coming-of-age story as well as a brilliant dissection of class, race, and gender in a hothouse of adolescent angst and ambition. Lee Fiora is an intelligent, observant fourteen-year-old when her father drops her off ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,173 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 55%
funny 24%
sad 23%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 11%
tense 9%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 36%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.39

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