Old Filth by Jane Gardam

289 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

First in the Old Filth trilogy. A New York Times Notable Book. "Old Filth belongs in the Dickensian pantheon of memorable characters" (The New York Times Book Review). Sir Edward Feathers has had a brilliant career, from his early days as a lawyer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 41%
sad 33%
funny 25%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.91

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