"The story is set during World War II, on Killakeet Island, off the coast of North Carolina. The Island is the home of the Killakeet Light, which the Thurlow family has taken care of for generations. Jack Thurlow has always hoped one of his sons would take over for him when he died. But a tragic accident, swept his young son Jake away in a small boat in a storm. The other son Josh was blamed for the incident. Josh has never come to grips with the incident and cannot stay on Killakeet. He joins the navy and serves in Alaska. He is suddenly called home due to a fake summons by the island doctor who said his father was gravely ill. His father really wants him to try to convince Josh to stay at Killakeet. The rest of the town wants him to hook up with his old school chum, Doasie, a headstrong young woman. But then World War II interrupts and Josh is busy fighting German submarines with his coast guard cutter. Will Josh survive long enough to find out what really happened to his brother, make peace with his father, and fall in love with Doasie? Though the characters are fictional, the story is based on actual fighting that took place on the east coast during WWII."
BethG, Resident Scholar
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Review Analysis of The Keeper's Son
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Plot
Tone of book?
- thoughtful
Time/era of story
- 1930's-1950's
Family, loving relations
Yes
Special relationship with
- father
Internal struggle/realization?
Yes
Struggle over
- actions leading to death of someone
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians
Yes
Conflict:
- War, WW II
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- navy soldier
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an organization
Age:
- long-lived adults
Profession/status:
- navy soldier
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an above average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 6 (an above average amount)
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Germany
Water?
Yes
Water:
- warship
- submarining
Island?
Yes
Island:
- Atlantic Ocean Island
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
Amount of dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
