The Ensemble by Aja Gabel

The Ensemble

Aja Gabel

339 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary music emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The addictive debut novel about four young friends navigating the cutthroat world of music and their complex relationships with each other, as ambition, passion, and love intertwine over the course of their lives.Brit is the second violinist, a be...

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 79%
hopeful 27%
sad 17%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
funny 6%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 96% | A mix: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.63

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