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176 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781925626513
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 29 October 2018
Description
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,...
Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationshipModerate
Infidelity, RacismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, Cancer176 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781925626513
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 29 October 2018
Description
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,...
Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationshipModerate
Infidelity, RacismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, Cancer