320 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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Description
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1965, The Keepers of the House is Shirley Ann Grau’s masterwork, a many-layered indictment of racism and rage that is as terrifying as it is wise.Entrenched on the same land since the early 1800s, the Howlands have,...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 50%
dark 37%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 12%
Pace
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism
320 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1965, The Keepers of the House is Shirley Ann Grau’s masterwork, a many-layered indictment of racism and rage that is as terrifying as it is wise.Entrenched on the same land since the early 1800s, the Howlands have,...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 50%
dark 37%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 12%
Pace
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism