221 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439149454
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 11 January 2011
Description
A taut and chillingly atmospheric debut that signals the arrival of a bright new voice in psychological suspense and a brilliant analysis of an exceedingly twisted mind (Chicago Tribune). Eighteen years ago, Billy Peters disappeared. Everyone in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 522 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 65%
sad 45%
emotional 30%
challenging 20%
adventurous 15%
reflective 10%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%Average rating
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Graphic
Child deathModerate
Child abuse221 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439149454
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 11 January 2011
Description
A taut and chillingly atmospheric debut that signals the arrival of a bright new voice in psychological suspense and a brilliant analysis of an exceedingly twisted mind (Chicago Tribune). Eighteen years ago, Billy Peters disappeared. Everyone in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 522 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 65%
sad 45%
emotional 30%
challenging 20%
adventurous 15%
reflective 10%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child deathModerate
Child abuse