A Fine and Private Place by Peter S. Beagle

A Fine and Private Place

Peter S. Beagle with Gervasio Gallardo (Illustrator)

256 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy emotional reflective slow-paced
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Conversing in a mausoleum with the dead, an eccentric recluse is tugged back into the world by a pair of ghostly lovers bearing an extraordinary gift-the final chance for his own happiness. When challenged by a faithless wife and aided by a talkin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 388 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 69%
sad 47%
hopeful 43%
dark 34%
mysterious 34%
funny 13%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 13%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 34%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.87

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