The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff

The Monsters of Templeton

Lauren Groff

384 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Willie Cooper arrives on the doorstep of her ancestral home in Templeton, New York in the wake of a disastrous affair with her much older, married archaeology professor. That same day, the discovery of a prehistoric monster in the lake brings a me...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,289 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
emotional 53%
reflective 50%
hopeful 27%
funny 26%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 10%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 36%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.61

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