The Country Life: A Novel by Rachel Cusk

The Country Life: A Novel

Rachel Cusk

fiction contemporary dark slow-paced

368 pages | first published 1997

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Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger-than-life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them—as au pair to their irascible son, Martin—is undeniably low. The Count...
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Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
reflective 50%
dark 45%
lighthearted 27%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
emotional 18%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.78

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