User blog comment:Charlotte O CATS KOTLC/Why I Don't Like Keefe/@comment-37539490-20181127181614

So I've read this, and yes a lot of what you say is true. But only some. Also, some parts are exaggerated, and the blame is pointed at Keefe. (I will point out why in a bit.)

You also seam to be forgetting a lot of the reasons why Keefe does some of those things above.

'Lots ''of people, especially kids, make mistakes in KOTLC. Keefe is certainly and most definitely is not the only one.'''

"L. Keefe makes too many mean jokes. Yes, most of them are nice and teasy, but some really get to the characters."

^Sorry, but um, that's not a really fair point. His jokes aren't mean. They're meant to lighten the mood, and he makes Sophie laugh more than once. Also, humor is his coping mechanisim. If I may say, "humor" is a better coping mechanisim than Fitz's, which is "lashing out in anger at everyone", including Sophie. Also, joking is just part of Keefe's personality, and is a big part of why a lot of readers love him, including me.

(BTW, I understand this is your opinion, so don't take these points as mean! I am merely pointing out some things.)