The Child by Fiona Barton

448 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for three strangers it’s impossible to ignore.For one woman, it’s a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her.For another...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,629 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 56%
emotional 56%
tense 47%
sad 36%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
reflective 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 26% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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