Second Place by Rachel Cusk

Second Place

Rachel Cusk

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

224 pages | first published 2021

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A woman invites a famed artist to visit the remote coastal region where she lives, in the belief that his vision will penetrate the mystery of her life and landscape. Over the course of one hot summer, his provocative presence provides the frame f...
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Summary of 1640 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 42%
challenging 38%
dark 29%
tense 24%
mysterious 20%
sad 15%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 30%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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