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 261 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 44%
dark 24%
sad 22%
funny 20%
challenging 17%
tense 15%
mysterious 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.49

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