The Donor by Clare Mackintosh

The Donor

Clare Mackintosh

102 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

She gave you everything. But what does she want in return?When Lizzie's daughter Meg is given a life-saving heart transplant, Lizzie feels hugely grateful to the nameless donor. Then she receives a letter from the donor's mother, Karen, asking to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 493 reviews

Moods

tense 79%
dark 61%
mysterious 59%
emotional 40%
sad 22%
challenging 9%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 12%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 38% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 38% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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