The Kept by James Scott
The Kept

James Scott

The Kept

James Scott

384 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in rural New York state at the turn of the twentieth century, superb new talent James Scott makes his literary debut with The Kept—a propulsive novel reminiscent of the works of Michael Ondaatje, Cormac McCarthy, and Bonnie Jo Campbell, in whi...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
tense 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.18

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