A Child Alone with Strangers: A Novel by Philip Fracassi

A Child Alone with Strangers: A Novel

Philip Fracassi

576 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

When young Henry Thorne is kidnapped and held prisoner in a remote farmhouse surrounded by miles of forest, he finds himself connecting with a strange force living in the woods—using that bond to wreak havoc against his captors. Unknown to the boy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 72%
emotional 50%
mysterious 44%
sad 33%
adventurous 27%
challenging 16%
reflective 11%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 21%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 35% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.49

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