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Alison Rose asked this question about Little Fires Everywhere:
Do we ever find out Moody's real name? I mean, I assume Moody is a nickname. I've just started the book and don't think I saw a real name mentioned - does it ever come up or no? (Not a big deal but it just bugs me to only know a character's nickname, because ... I'm a dork, LOL)
Victoria McAnally It is a nickname for sure, during one scene he notes one of Tripp’s friend calling him by his real name, but this name is never reveald. Since Ng is s…moreIt is a nickname for sure, during one scene he notes one of Tripp’s friend calling him by his real name, but this name is never reveald. Since Ng is so good at in depth character descriptions I figured the origin of his nickname would come up, or at least reveal his given name. I was kind of disappointed it didn’t. (less)
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Jayna Moody was happy the friend called him Moody, his real name, instead of Jake, which was demeaning in local slang.
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