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
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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 398 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 47%
sad 32%
dark 22%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 16%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 30%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 32% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.45

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