The Children ACT by

The Children ACT

with Lindsay Duncan (Narrator)

6 hours, 15 minutes • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective sad fast-paced

Description

A brilliant, emotionally wrenching new novel from the author of Atonement and Amsterdam Fiona Maye is a High Court judge in London presiding over cases in family court. She is fiercely intelligent, well respected, and deeply immersed in the nuance...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,288 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 67%
sad 60%
challenging 41%
dark 24%
informative 18%
tense 15%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 24%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.6

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