The Keepers of the House by Shirley Ann Grau
The Keepers of the House
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Shirley Ann Grau
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The Keepers of the House

Shirley Ann Grau

344 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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The relationship of Will Howland and his Negro mistress is exposed when their granddaughter marries a segregationist with political ambitions

Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 63%
dark 54%
challenging 50%
sad 50%
tense 40%
informative 22%
mysterious 18%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.76

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