The Bradshaw Variations by Rachel Cusk

The Bradshaw Variations

Rachel Cusk

240 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Since quitting work to look after his eight-year-old daughter, Alexa, Thomas Bradshaw has found solace and nourishment in his daily piano study. But his parents and in-laws wonder why he has swapped roles with Tonie Swann, his intense, intellectua...

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Community Reviews

3.46
based on 200 reviews

Moods

reflective: 84%

emotional: 64%

sad: 32%

challenging: 24%

funny: 24%

dark: 12%

tense: 12%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 4%

mysterious: 4%

relaxing: 4%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
61% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose A mix
88% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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