The Children's Bach by Helen Garner

The Children's Bach

Helen Garner with Ben Lerner (Contributor)

176 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 144 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 41%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 33%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.46

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