The Old Jest by Jennifer Johnston

The Old Jest

Jennifer Johnston

167 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

In 1920, 18-year old Nancy Gulliver befriends a mysterious stranger and unwittingly becomes involved in the bloody conflict between the English and the Irish. (Nancy Pearl)

Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.87

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