That Old Ace in the Hole by Annie Proulx

That Old Ace in the Hole

Annie Proulx

384 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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Folks in the Texas panhandle do not like hog farms. But Bob Dollar is determined to see his new job as hog site scout for Global Pork Rind through to the end. However he is forced to face the idiosyncratic inhabitants of Woolybucket and to questio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.71

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