The Cloisters by Katy Hays

The Cloisters

Katy Hays

297 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery 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 1,149 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 82%
tense 42%
informative 13%
reflective 13%
adventurous 12%
emotional 11%
challenging 7%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 27%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 34% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.46

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