The Cloisters by Katy Hays

The Cloisters

Katy Hays

312 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The Secret History meets Ninth House in this sinister, atmospheric novel following a circle of researchers as they uncover a mysterious deck of tarot cards and shocking secrets in New York’s famed Met Cloisters.When Ann Stilwell arrives in New Yor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,317 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 81%
tense 42%
adventurous 14%
reflective 14%
informative 13%
emotional 12%
challenging 8%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 31%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 26% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 32%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.4

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