Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry

Old God's Time

Sebastian Barry

272 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery dark emotional sad medium-paced
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From the two-time Booker Prize finalist, a dazzlingly written novel exploring love, memory, grief, and long-buried secrets Recently retired policeman Tom Kettle is settling into the quiet of his new home, a lean-to annexed to a Victorian castle ov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 954 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
sad 78%
emotional 72%
reflective 66%
challenging 45%
mysterious 36%
tense 19%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 37%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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