The Keening by A. LaFaye

The Keening

A. LaFaye

224 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Born into a family with artistry in their fingers, Lyza laments that her only talent is carving letters into wood. That is until her life is turned upside down when her mother succumbs to the influenza pandemic of 1918, which is devastating their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.45

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