I loved The Keeper of Lost Things. Ruth Hogan’s writing is both engaging and deeply emotional, drawing the reader into a beautifully crafted story about love, loss, and redemption.
The novel’s themes resonated with me, particularly the way it explores loss—not just of objects, but of people, memories, and opportunities. The interwoven stories of lost items initially took me by surprise, but once I adjusted to the structure, I found it to be a clever and touching way to show how small things can hold great significance.
I connected most with Laura, but I also found the depiction of dementia especially poignant, as it captured the painful experience of watching a loved one fade from view. The book also made me reflect on unrequited love, as seen in Bomber and Eunice’s story, and the heartbreak of ignored wishes, particularly in the way Portia disregarded Bomber’s desires.
While I loved the ending, I found myself wishing for more—perhaps a sequel or a glimpse into the characters’ future. I would recommend this book to fans of Jojo Moyes or anyone who enjoys emotional, character-driven fiction. As someone who primarily reads historical fiction, The Keeper of Lost Things was a bit of a departure for me, but I enjoyed it so much that I’m eager to explore more books in this style, including Ruth Hogan’s The Phoenix Ballroom.
A truly touching and memorable read.
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It’s very rare to find a book that makes you feel every emotion possible, that can give you so many characters and you can absorb them from the tiniest detail, really feeling their own story. This book is magical and a real treasure to read. The story follows Anthony who is still grieving his own great loss, and to sooth it he collects things others have lost in hopes to return them to their rightful owners. The story has sadness, laughter and true friendships develop through out. The simple act of kindness from one person rescuing something that was lost and returning it. Laura, Anthony’s assistant has her own journey to travel and the story helps her find her future. Her new friend Sunshine is a truly beautiful character and very special to read about. “If you never get sadness, how do you know what happy is like?”. I can’t recommend this enough, with a lovely cup of tea. Ruth Hogan a true masterpiece, thank you..
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- Valerie M SchneiderReviewed in Mexico on 20 February 2021
Sweet, sad, mostly satisfying- just like life
- delboscoReviewed in the Netherlands on 17 July 2017
Wonderful book about very special people who you are going to love. Great story , very well written. An absolutely feel good bo
