The Elephant Keepers' Children by Martin Aitken, Peter Høeg

The Elephant Keepers' Children

Martin Aitken, Peter Høeg

496 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Peter and Tilte are trying to track down two notorious criminals: their parents. They are the pastor and the organist, respectively, of the only church on the tiny island of Finø. Known for fabricating cheap miracles to strengthen their congregati...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 100%
lighthearted 66%
mysterious 50%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.44

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