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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5 Stars rounded up. I think the heart of this story, the meaning behind it really resonates with me. It is about mortality and family. About caring for your loved ones when faced with your own end. There are a lot of perspectives of hate in this book, prejudice and discrimination. I like that, in a way, there is no real villain here. Just honest, good intentions that are willing to go to any length to fulfil a dying wish.
I loved the art, and the character work. My one complaint is that it feels a little stilted in places. Its pacing is off causing the story to move too fast at times. I would like to live in the moment and let the atmosphere work its magic, but too often with this medium it is too easy to read on very quickly and lose that emotional impact and tension.
I have not had the pleasure of reading anything from Tananarive Due yet, but I am looking forward to picking up a few pieces. I can feel her passion for telling authentic stories steeped with culture and social impact and that calls to me. I will be picking up one of her books very soon.
I loved the art, and the character work. My one complaint is that it feels a little stilted in places. Its pacing is off causing the story to move too fast at times. I would like to live in the moment and let the atmosphere work its magic, but too often with this medium it is too easy to read on very quickly and lose that emotional impact and tension.
I have not had the pleasure of reading anything from Tananarive Due yet, but I am looking forward to picking up a few pieces. I can feel her passion for telling authentic stories steeped with culture and social impact and that calls to me. I will be picking up one of her books very soon.
Book 52: The Keeper by Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes
Not sure where I stumbled across this GN. It is a horror selection about a dead grandmother’s wish to protect her granddaughter from harm and child protective services. The Keeper is this being that does the protecting. Did not enjoy this book and promptly forgot what the plot was until I read it on Goodreads again. My rating 2.5⭐️.
Not sure where I stumbled across this GN. It is a horror selection about a dead grandmother’s wish to protect her granddaughter from harm and child protective services. The Keeper is this being that does the protecting. Did not enjoy this book and promptly forgot what the plot was until I read it on Goodreads again. My rating 2.5⭐️.
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I wanted more, but q good read nonetheless. Very creepy.
dark
mysterious
dark
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
The book was very fast paced and I completed it within an hour or less. It is a narrative written to enmesh social horror in issues regarding Child Welfare system, racism, poverty, and redlining. A concise, yet compelling read and I will definitely explore more of Tananarive Due's work.
dark
emotional
fast-paced