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

3.89
based on 591 reviews

Moods

reflective: 83%

emotional: 68%

sad: 41%

hopeful: 40%

funny: 28%

dark: 21%

mysterious: 20%

relaxing: 13%

inspiring: 8%

lighthearted: 8%

adventurous: 5%

challenging: 1%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
26% of readers chose medium
71% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
1% of readers chose A mix
96% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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