Wonderful book; very British. Was drawn into the story, the particular quirks of the characters and the descriptive narrative.

The conclusion of a series of linked tales. Deeply felt, masterful storytelling. Before reading Old Filth, you might begin with the story collection, "The People on Privilege Hill" and then "Old Filth." Then go to "The Man in the Wooden Hat" told from the view of Filth's wife. Of course I didn't read them in this order and still greatly enjoyed them.

The title may turn you off - but the book is really very good. Old Filth is a Raj orphan, a child of an English ex-pat removed from his family in Malaya and sent to England to be educated. Sad story about cruelty and the consequences of growing up without love.

Touching ... somewhat of an old-fashioned British read. Extremely well-written. Read it in one day, but am sure I will remember it for some time to come. Vivid details and characterization.