The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

The Secret Keeper

Kate Morton

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

608 pages | first published 2012

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In a bucolic English summer at the end of the 1960s, a young girl witnesses a shocking crime. Fifty years later, she sets out to find out the truth, uncovering layers of mystery and deception.
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Summary of 4287 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
emotional 63%
reflective 25%
sad 23%
dark 20%
adventurous 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 15%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 40%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 22% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.09

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