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A review by g_elkii
The Keeping Place by Isobelle Carmody
5.0
This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. As a fan of the series thus far (while only lately introduced) I had rather high expectations upon commencing, and I must say I was by no means disappointed. While arguably a little slow, and perhaps burdened with unnecessary detail at the novel's beginning, such ultimately enables the crux of the plot to take on such a superior impact that they are beyond justifiable. Isobelle Carmody not only transports readers entirely into the realms which she portrays but also enables them to share the deep emotions of the characters whom she portrays, which is one of the central reasons I have fallen for the Obernewtyn Chronicals.
The only negative (though I cannot bring myself to fully justify the use of such a strong term) element associated with this book is the extensive interlaced web of characters to whom readers have been previously introduced and are called upon to recall. While such an issue may not restrict the reading pleasure of those who are previously acquainted with the series, it may do so to those who are previously unfamiliar with the the extended Obernewtyn family.
Despite this "short-coming", ultimately The Keeping Place is a heart-wrenching novel and, in my opinion at least, the best of the series so far.
The only negative (though I cannot bring myself to fully justify the use of such a strong term) element associated with this book is the extensive interlaced web of characters to whom readers have been previously introduced and are called upon to recall. While such an issue may not restrict the reading pleasure of those who are previously acquainted with the series, it may do so to those who are previously unfamiliar with the the extended Obernewtyn family.
Despite this "short-coming", ultimately The Keeping Place is a heart-wrenching novel and, in my opinion at least, the best of the series so far.