The Elephant Keepers' Children by Peter Høeg

The Elephant Keepers' Children

Peter Høeg with Martin Aitken (Translator)

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Told from the perspective of precocious fourteen-year-old Peter, The Elephant Keepers' Children is about three siblings and how they deal with life alongside their eccentric parents. Peter's father is a vicar, his mother an artisan, and both are e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 90%
lighthearted 63%
mysterious 54%
reflective 45%
emotional 36%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 18%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 81%
fast 9%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 44%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.47

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