The Keeper by Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes

The Keeper

Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes with Marco Finnegan (Illustrator)

176 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction comics horror dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

 At first it seems that this spirit, whom Aisha refers to as the Keeper, is truly doing as her grandmother asked, caring for Aisha and keeping her safe; however, it soon becomes clear that this being can only sustain itself by stealing life from o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
emotional 64%
sad 58%
tense 52%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 26%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.69

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