The Keep by Jennifer Egan

The Keep

Jennifer Egan

274 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction horror literary mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

New Yorker Danny is running from something. A loner who cannot bear to be apart from his Wi-Fi connection, he is in need of refuge. His cousin Howie is an enigmatic and successful former drug addict who just happens to own a castle.As they turn th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,179 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 74%
adventurous 39%
tense 39%
reflective 35%
emotional 32%
challenging 25%
sad 15%
funny 11%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 27%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.53

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