A review by boureemusique
Keeper by Kathi Appelt

4.0

There were some lovely bits to this book, but just as many reviewers said, the pacing was a little off. I loved the deeper themes, the musings, the perspectives from other characters (sometimes nonhuman and sometimes not even "alive"). I love the risks Kathi took in making this book happen. I love how much she loves her characters, how diverse and beautiful they are, how Kathi weaves magical realism into the book so seamlessly that it seems natural. And, because I know Mrs. Appelt, I love hearing her voice in the words.