Old School by Tobias Wolff

Old School

Tobias Wolff

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

195 pages | first published 2003

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It's 1960, in America, at a prestigious boys' public school. The school is a place of privilege that yet places great emphasis on its democratic ideals. A teenage boy in his final year at the school, on a scholarship, has during his time there les...
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Summary of 715 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 27%
challenging 24%
lighthearted 13%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.74

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