The Story Keeper by Lisa Wingate

438 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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When successful New York editor Jen Gibbs discovers a decaying slush-pile manuscript on her desk, she has no idea that the story of Sarra, a young mixed-race woman trapped in Appalachia at the turn of the twentieth century, will both take her on a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 60%
mysterious 43%
hopeful 39%
adventurous 30%
informative 26%
inspiring 26%
sad 17%
challenging 13%
tense 8%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.95

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