The Lost Child by Emily Gunnis

The Lost Child

Emily Gunnis

352 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

From the author of the runaway bestseller The Girl in the Letter comes a heartwrenching, twisting novel of betrayal, tragedy and a shocking family secret buried for decades.1960. Thirteen-year-old Rebecca lives in fear of her father’s temper. As a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
mysterious 83%
tense 83%
sad 50%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.95

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