The Performance by Claire Thomas

The Performance

Claire Thomas

240 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Performance by Claire Thomas is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate literary fiction, particularly those interested in the complexities of womanhood, the transformative power of art, and the human experience in the face of climate crisis and personal struggle.

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A novel about three women at turning points in their lives, and the one night that changes everything. One night, three women go to the theater to see a play. Wildfires are burning in the hills outside, but inside the theater it is time for the...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 572 reviews

Moods

reflective: 91%

emotional: 54%

challenging: 30%

tense: 17%

sad: 10%

dark: 9%

hopeful: 7%

funny: 3%

informative: 3%

inspiring: 3%

lighthearted: 3%

adventurous: 2%

mysterious: 1%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
32% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose A mix
93% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

29% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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