The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

The Secret Keeper

Kate Morton

483 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

From the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of The Distant Hours, The Forgotten Garden, and The House at Riverton, a spellbinding novel of family secrets, murder, and enduring love. During a picnic at her family’s farm in the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,323 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
emotional 66%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
dark 21%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 19%
tense 16%
inspiring 6%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 18% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.1

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