The Spare Room by Helen Garner

The Spare Room

Helen Garner

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Helen lovingly prepares her spare room for her friend Nicola. She is coming to visit for three weeks, to receive treatment she believes will cure her cancer. From the moment Nicola staggers off the plane, gaunt and hoarse but still somehow grand, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 572 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 67%
sad 63%
challenging 30%
dark 21%
funny 17%
tense 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 31%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 37% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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