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Election

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Election by Tom Perrotta is a sharp and satirical novel set in a suburban New Jersey high school, revolving around an intense and often comedic student council election. The plot weaves through the lives of its ambitious candidates, a popular but morally questionable teacher, and the fallout from their intertwined ambitions, exploring themes of morality, ambition, and the American high school experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in sharp, satirical depictions of high school life and politics. It delivers a witty and insightful look at ambition, rivalry, and human nature through the lens of a school election, packed with memorable characters and dark humour.

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A brilliantly funny novel from the author of ‘The Abstinence Teacher’ and ‘Little Children’, made into an acclaimed film starring Reece Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick.

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A brilliantly funny novel from the author of The Abstinence Teacher and Little Children, made into an acclaimed film starring Reece Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick.

Tracy Flick wants to be president of Winwood High. She’s one of those ambitious girls who finds time to do it all: edit the yearbook, star in the school musical, sleep with her English teacher. Staunch idealist, Jim McAllister (aka 'Mr M') thinks the students deserve better. So he persuades Paul Warren – a well-liked, good-hearted jock – to run as well. But that puts Paul’s sister, Tammy, in a snit. So she runs too, on an apathy platform – before starting a real campaign... to get herself kicked out of school.

The idea was to educate the students of this suburban New Jersey school in the democratic process and the American way. But with all the sex scandals, smear campaigns and behind-the-scenes powerbrokers at Winwood High, it doesn’t look as if they need any lessons…

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Election by Tom Perrotta is praised for its honest and humorous portrayal of adolescence, reminiscent of J.D. Salinger's style. The novel offers vivid characters and a compelling plot that keeps readers engaged as they anticipate the outcome of the high school election. It captures the reality of high-school life without romanticism and is noted for its seamless and witty storytelling. Overall, it is recognised as a darkly comic and engaging tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007262403

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperPerennial

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Tom Perrotta is the author of several works of fiction, including 'Little Children', 'Joe College' and 'Election'. He lives outside Boston.

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