The Cry by Helen Fitzgerald

7 hours, 26 minutes first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

On a gruelling flight from Glasgow to Australia, Joanna copes with what most mothers dread: a newborn that will not stop crying. Ill herself, Joanna tries to soothe baby Noah to no avail, and to the consternation of her fellow passengers. Alistair...

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Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
emotional 80%
mysterious 70%
tense 55%
sad 45%
challenging 35%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 42%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.57

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