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debbeefrosty's review
4.0
Thought the narrative, plot and detail in this book made a really enjoyable audible book.
Was great on car journeys, really enjoyed the reading by Graham Norton.
Was great on car journeys, really enjoyed the reading by Graham Norton.
wckedmara's review
4.0
Much spookier than I imagined it would be. I have lots of frustration with the characters, but I feel like they were full of believable flaws. It's a tale of what we can adapt to and what we can stand.
letsreadmorebooks's review against another edition
4.0
graham knocks it out of the park. it's a great read. you'd think he'd always been a novelist rather than a chat show host. i recommend the audiobook.
lameycollins's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
seggler's review
2.0
It wasn’t poorly written but it just seemed to be a collection of plots I’d read before, with nothing unique. I could predict exactly what would happen.
jenleah's review against another edition
3.0
This was a really weird book. It was like a fleshed-out Mad Libs story: Put a bunch of really odd events, randomly chosen, and make it into a book. I mean, I'm giving it three stars, so it's not a bad book, but the plot was just super strange.
kelbi's review
4.0
Loved this book. Listened on Audible as the author read it (really well). Maybe a wee bit far fetched at times but so well written you forgave him that.
zsenzsen's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
2019; Atria
I was expecting A Keeper to be more of a literary fiction novel, but I was pleasantly surprised when it was more of a literary psychological mystery. This novel had me on my toes, as I wasn't sure what was coming next. The novel takes place in both present day and 1970s, Ireland. Elizabeth heads back to Ireland when her mother passes away. As she wonders about her birth father, and looks through her mother's belonging, she comes across letters. The letters reveal more than Elizabeth wanted to ever know about her mother. I loved that this novel was a character study with a very engaging story. I would definitely try another book by Norton.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2019; Atria
I was expecting A Keeper to be more of a literary fiction novel, but I was pleasantly surprised when it was more of a literary psychological mystery. This novel had me on my toes, as I wasn't sure what was coming next. The novel takes place in both present day and 1970s, Ireland. Elizabeth heads back to Ireland when her mother passes away. As she wonders about her birth father, and looks through her mother's belonging, she comes across letters. The letters reveal more than Elizabeth wanted to ever know about her mother. I loved that this novel was a character study with a very engaging story. I would definitely try another book by Norton.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***