The Hoarder by Jess Kidd

The Hoarder

Jess Kidd

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

 Unintentional psychic Maud Drennan arrives to look after Cathal Flood, a belligerent man hiding in his filthy, cat-filled home. Her job is simple: clear the rubbish, take care of the patient. But the once-grand house has more to reveal than simpl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 892 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 59%
funny 38%
emotional 30%
sad 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 11%
reflective 8%
hopeful 4%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 27%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 23% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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