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176 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781925626513
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 29 October 2018
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,...
Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, AbleismModerate
Racism, AbandonmentMinor
Cancer, Child death, Mental illness
176 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781925626513
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 29 October 2018
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,...
Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, AbleismModerate
Racism, AbandonmentMinor
Cancer, Child death, Mental illness