The Gift by Alison Gaylin

28 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

What’s a desperate mother to do when her child suddenly disappears? Anything it takes to keep the family together in USA Today bestselling author Alison Gaylin’s short story with a sting. It’s dreaded news for actress Lyla McCord and her husband,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
mysterious 70%
emotional 45%
tense 41%
sad 16%
challenging 8%
adventurous 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 30%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.51

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