Old Filth by Jane Gardam

257 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Book One in Jane Gardam's Old Filth TrilogySir Edward Feathers has had a brilliant career, from his early days as a lawyer in Southeast Asia, where he earned the nickname Old Filth (FILTH being an acronym for Failed In London Try Hong Kong) to his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 652 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
funny 35%
dark 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 32%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.9

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