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176 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922268365
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 05 November 2019
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 262 reviews
Moods
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
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
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: 9781922268365
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 05 November 2019
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 262 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationshipModerate
Infidelity, RacismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, Cancer