Arlington Park by Rachel Cusk

Arlington Park

Rachel Cusk with Justine de Mazeres (Translator)

263 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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Set over the course of one rainy day in a London suburb, "Arlington"" Park" is a viciously funny portrait of a group of young mothers, each bound to their families, each straining for some kind of independence. As the hours pass, Rachel Cusk's gra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 35%
dark 33%
funny 25%
sad 17%
challenging 15%
tense 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.26

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