The Ensemble by Aja Gabel

The Ensemble

Aja Gabel

339 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary music emotional reflective slow-paced
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The addictive debut novel about four young friends navigating the cutthroat world of music and their complex relationships with each other, as ambition, passion, and love intertwine over the course of their lives.Brit is the second violinist, a be...

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 78%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
informative 10%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
dark 2%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.6

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