The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark

The Cradle Will Fall

Mary Higgins Clark

314 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

This hospital-based horror tale features abduction and a research project that violates every principle of modern medicine. This is a reissue of a novel by a popular author often described as the 'Queen of Suspense'.

Community Reviews Summary of 526 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 75%
tense 62%
adventurous 12%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 14% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.6

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