Perfect by Rachel Joyce

Perfect

Rachel Joyce

416 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced
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A spellbinding novel that will resonate with readers of Mark Haddon, Louise Erdrich, and John Irving, Perfect tells the story of a young boy who is thrown into the murky, difficult realities of the adult world with far-reaching consequences.Byron ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,189 reviews

Moods

sad 77%
emotional 75%
reflective 53%
dark 27%
challenging 25%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 9%
funny 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.44

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