The Kept by James Scott

The Kept

James Scott

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fiction historical mystery thriller emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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In the winter of 1897, Elspeth Howell treks across miles of snow and ice to the isolated farmstead in upstate New York where she and her husband have raised their five children. Her midwife's salary is tucked into the toes of her boots, and her pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.17

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