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320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781474616997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W&N
Publication date: 01 March 2021
Description
The Performance is a tightly woven examination of women's inner lives that is enthralling, profound and deeply human. As bushfires rage outside the city, three women watch a performance of a Beckett play. Margot is a successful professor, pr...
Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 30%
tense 15%
sad 10%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
funny 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Domestic abuse, Dementia, Child abuseMinor
Miscarriage, Infertility, Infidelity320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781474616997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W&N
Publication date: 01 March 2021
Description
The Performance is a tightly woven examination of women's inner lives that is enthralling, profound and deeply human. As bushfires rage outside the city, three women watch a performance of a Beckett play. Margot is a successful professor, pr...
Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 30%
tense 15%
sad 10%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
funny 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Domestic abuse, Dementia, Child abuseMinor
Miscarriage, Infertility, Infidelity