50 pages 1 hour read

Curtis Sittenfeld

Prep

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Many reviews praise Curtis Sittenfeld's Prep for its sharp, insightful portrayal of adolescence and boarding school life, highlighting the protagonist's authentic voice and well-developed characters. However, some critics found it overly detailed and meandering, which can slow the narrative pace. Overall, it's seen as a compelling, if sometimes lengthy, coming-of-age story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Prep?

A reader who enjoys a coming-of-age story set in a prestigious prep school, rich in character development, and exploration of adolescent angst would appreciate Curtis Sittenfeld's Prep. Fans of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye and John Green's Looking for Alaska will find similar themes and emotional depth.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Realistic Fiction
Education
Themes
Society: Education
Identity: Femininity
Society: Class
Topics
Education