Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry

Old God's Time

Sebastian Barry

261 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Recently retired policeman Tom Kettle is settling into the quiet of his new home, a lean-to annexed to a Victorian castle overlooking the Irish Sea. For months he has barely seen a soul, catching only glimpses of his eccentric landlord and a nervo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 961 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
sad 78%
emotional 72%
reflective 66%
challenging 45%
mysterious 36%
tense 20%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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