The Donor by Clare Mackintosh

The Donor

Clare Mackintosh

112 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

She gave you everything. But what does she want in return?When Lizzie's daughter Meg is given a life-saving heart transplant, Lizzie feels hugely grateful to the nameless donor. Then she receives a letter from the donor's mother, Karen, asking to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 540 reviews

Moods

tense 79%
dark 65%
mysterious 58%
emotional 44%
sad 20%
challenging 9%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 86%
medium 12%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 38% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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