The Keeping Place by Isobelle Carmody

576 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous slow-paced
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When a Misfit is kidnapped, Elspeth finds she has little choice but to join the growing rebellion against the Council. Her extraordinary mental powers could tip the scales of the struggle, but Elspeth feels torn between toppling the corrupt author...

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Community Reviews Summary of 516 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 70%
reflective 29%
tense 29%
emotional 17%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 23% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.95

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