The Caretaker by Ron Rash

The Caretaker

Ron Rash

272 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Told against the backdrop of the Korean War as a small Appalachian town sends its sons to battle, The Caretaker by award-winning author Ron Rash (“One of the great American authors at work today” —The New York Times) is a breathtaking love story a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 65%
reflective 52%
tense 33%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 23%
dark 21%
challenging 17%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 21%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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