A Fine and Private Place
A Fine and Private Place
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Bronx, New York • 1960s
1992
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Fine and Private Place by Peter S. Beagle is a fantasy novel about a man residing in a cemetery, who converses with ghosts. Through his interactions, the novel explores themes of life, death, and friendship. Set in a secluded area, the story prompts reflection on human connections beyond the grave.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Fantastical
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
In A Fine and Private Place, Peter S. Beagle crafts a lyrical tale of love, death, and the supernatural. Readers praise its whimsical prose and existential themes but note the slow pacing as a drawback. The novel's exploration of human and ghostly interactions captivates, yet some may find the narrative's leisurely unfolding a challenge.
Who Should Read A Fine and Private Place?
A reader who enjoys A Fine and Private Place by Peter S. Beagle would appreciate whimsical, philosophical tales with elements of fantasy and gentle humor, similar to those in The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman or The Last Unicorn. This reader values lyrical prose and introspective narratives exploring life and death.
4,292 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Bronx, New York • 1960s
1992
Adult
18+ years
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