The Only Child by Seo Mi-ae

The Only Child

Seo Mi-ae with Jung Yewon (Translator)

The Only Child

Seo Mi-ae with Jung Yewon (Translator)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

304 pages | first published 2010

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An eerie and absorbing novel following a criminal psychologist who has discovered shocking and possibly dangerous connections between a serial killer and her stepdaughter. The book to read for fans of the movie Parasite.Criminal psychologist Seonk...
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Summary of 313 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 79%
mysterious 72%
emotional 22%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
challenging 12%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 27%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.29

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