La Vie domestique by Rachel Cusk

La Vie domestique

Rachel Cusk with Justine de Mazères (Translator)

288 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

Les femmes d’Arlington Park, une banlieue résidentielle cossue, ont tout pour être heureuses, malgré leurs vies trop bien réglées. Juliet, Amanda, Maisie et Solly semblent perdues en eaux troubles. Dans leur cuisine, au supermarché ou dans une cab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
dark 34%
emotional 34%
funny 25%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
tense 9%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 97% | A mix: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.23

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