A review by jwmcoaching
The Kept by James Scott

4.0

4 and 1/2 stars. This is a brutal, intense read that, nonetheless, is highly entertaining. It's near perfect and is definitely the best book of '14 that I've read, so far. It's reminiscent of many films and novels, but also has its own things to say about the brutality of the world and the people who live in it. It's a western/family drama/mystery/coming of age tale that will keep you entertained, but also grab your heart at the same time. I also loved the fact that the setting isn't your typical Western location; instead of taking place in the West or on the Plains, it is set in upstate New York.