The Children's Bach by Helen Garner

The Children's Bach

Helen Garner with Ben Lerner (Contributor)

196 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced

Description

A captivating and deeply personal novel from one of Australia’s most respected authors.Athena and Dexter live a happy but insular life, bound by routine and the care of their young sons. When Elizabeth, an old friend from Dexter’s university days,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 40%
dark 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 15%
relaxing 15%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 33%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.46

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