The Last Child by John Hart

The Last Child

Johnny Merrimon #1

John Hart

419 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Novel John Hart's New York Times bestselling debut, The King of Lies, announced the arrival of a major talent. With Down River, he surpassed his earlier success, transcending the barrier between thriller and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,245 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 75%
tense 67%
emotional 46%
adventurous 38%
sad 38%
challenging 16%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 6%
reflective 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 34%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 29% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.98

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