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The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

4 reviews

koplomps's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-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

3.25


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mnatale100's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


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therobinjoyce's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

This book started out with lots of promise and I rather enjoyed the varying POVs and timelines throughout the book. The addition of the items' origin stories was also a lovely concept and the first half of the book really drew me in and made me yearn for more.

I won't lie and say I loved all the characters, as Laura's stubbornness and Sunshine's unwavering innocence and chirpiness really grated on me, but I did enjoy Anthony's character as well as Eunice and Bomber.

Other than that I'm afraid the book went downhill in my opinion. The whole inclusion of the 
spectre
in the latter half of the book just spoiled this book for me and the whole thing would have felt far more believable and compelling without it. Because of this, it felt rushed and weak.

The whole thing really spoiled the book for me and, though the writing was good and there was merit behind the idea, the execution felt too implausible and forced. As if the story and characters could not carry it on their own shoulders and needed some ethereal Deus-ex-Machina to propel them to action.

CONTENT WARNING: Death, Cursing, Infidelity, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Toxic Relationship, Minor Violence, Death of a parent

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bebidocrimes's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I picked this book up cause the cover is adorable and the synopsis seemed cute, plus I was hoping for a quick read. It was light enough that it didn't drag on but it didn't feel like there was a lot of substance. The lost things' stories were neat, but Laura's story seemed very self-pitying. The romance was hinted at and then all of a sudden was established, like it was just a requirement to keep the story moving.

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