The Children's Bach by Helen Garner

The Children's Bach

Helen Garner

96 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced
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Athena and Dexter lead an enclosed family life, innocent of fashion and bound towards a disturbed child. Their comfortable rut is disrupted by the arrival of Elizabeth, a tough nut from Dexter's past. With her three charming, chaotic hangers-on, s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 44%
dark 25%
sad 23%
funny 21%
challenging 19%
tense 14%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 30%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.48

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