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Second Place

Rachel Cusk
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Second Place

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Rachel Cusk

Second Place

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

186

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Unnamed Coastal Region • 21st century

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Rachel Cusk's Second Place explores the complex dynamics between the narrator, M, and a renowned artist she invites to her remote coastal home. Themes of creativity, relationships, and self-discovery unfold as M confronts her past and current life through the artist's unsettling presence.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

25,960 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rachel Cusk's Second Place received mixed reviews. Positively, critics praised its introspective narrative and lyrical prose, highlighting Cusk's skill in exploring complex emotional landscapes and human relationships. However, some felt the plot was thin and the characters lacked development, making the story feel somewhat detached. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read but may not appeal to everyone.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Second Place?

Readers who appreciate deep psychological narratives and philosophical exploration of human relationships in rural settings will enjoy Rachel Cusk's Second Place. Fans of Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend and Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse will find its introspective style and complex character dynamics compelling.

3.9

25,960 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

186

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Unnamed Coastal Region • 21st century

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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