The Child by Fiona Barton

11 hours, 28 minutes first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The author of the stunning New York Times bestseller The Widow returns with a brand-new novel of twisting psychological suspense. As an old house is demolished in a gentrifying section of London, a workman discovers a tiny skeleton, buried for yea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,609 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 56%
emotional 56%
tense 46%
sad 35%
challenging 12%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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