A review by dem
The Kept by James Scott

2.0

I understand the positive reviews of this book. It really is a dark, haunting story and the language is almost beautiful to read in places. However, this book taught me, more than any other, that I read for my own pleasure, not for the pleasure of others. I struggled mightily to get through this, every turn of the page feeling like a small victory, but I continued on, after reading so many positive reviews prior to picking it up. For me, this was painfully slow moving and I didn't care at all about anyone or anything that was happening by the end. I'm sorry to say this just wasn't for me.