The Old Place by Bobby Finger

The Old Place

Bobby Finger

8 hours, 46 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A bighearted and moving debut about a wry retired schoolteacher whose decade-old secret threatens to come to light and send shockwaves through her small Texas town. Billington, Texas, is a place where nothing changes. Well, almost nothing. For the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 57%
sad 42%
funny 37%
hopeful 37%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 10%
dark 8%
tense 8%
challenging 6%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 29%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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