Dear Child by Romy Hausmann

Dear Child

Romy Hausmann

360 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

A windowless shack in the woods. Lena's life and that of her two children follows the rules set by their captor, the father: Meals, bathroom visits, study time are strictly scheduled and meticulously observed. He protects his family from the dange...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,228 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 78%
tense 77%
emotional 42%
sad 31%
challenging 23%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 45%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 36% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 38% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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