The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

The Keeper of Lost Things

Ruth Hogan

278 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

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Anthony Peardew is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a keepsake from his beloved fiancée, Therese. That very same day, she died unexpectedly. Brokenhearted, Anthony sought consolation in rescuing lost objects—the thing...

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Moods

emotional 64%
hopeful 58%
lighthearted 49%
reflective 35%
funny 33%
inspiring 29%
mysterious 26%
sad 22%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 8%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 34%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 37% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

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3.61

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