Second Place by Rachel Cusk

Second Place

Rachel Cusk

224 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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A woman invites a famed artist to visit the remote coastal region where she lives, in the belief that his vision will penetrate the mystery of her life and landscape. Over the course of one hot summer, his provocative presence provides the frame f...

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Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 40%
challenging 36%
dark 29%
tense 24%
mysterious 22%
sad 16%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 33%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 34% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.67

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