The Children's Bach by Helen Garner

The Children's Bach

Helen Garner

3 hours, 21 minutes • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced

Description

"A celebration of family life in the context of the thousand natural shocks that it is heir to in modern times." ―Book WorldAthena and Dexter Fox lead a contended family life. Dexter is gregarious and opinionated. Athena runs an ordered household....

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Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 46%
tense 23%
dark 19%
mysterious 19%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 15%
funny 15%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 7%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 40%
slow 29%
fast 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.46

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