The Old Wives' Tale by Arnold Bennett

The Old Wives' Tale

The Five Towns #5

Arnold Bennett

565 pages missing pub info (view editions)

fiction thriller reflective slow-paced
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The Old Wives' Tale is ideal for readers who appreciate reflective, slow-paced explorations of family dynamics and the passage of time, set against richly detailed backdrops like Paris.

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 227 reviews

Moods

reflective: 91%

sad: 50%

emotional: 41%

relaxing: 33%

challenging: 25%

informative: 16%

dark: 8%

inspiring: 8%


Pace

25% of readers chose medium
75% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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