The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff

The Monsters of Templeton

Lauren Groff

384 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Willie Cooper arrives on the doorstep of her ancestral home in Templeton, New York in the wake of a disastrous affair with her much older, married archaeology professor. That same day, the discovery of a prehistoric monster in the lake brings a me...

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Moods

mysterious 77%
emotional 47%
reflective 47%
adventurous 32%
funny 22%
hopeful 22%
dark 17%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 7%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 45% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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