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A review by winniefoster
The Foundling by Stacey Halls
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's a solid novel that somehow ends up less than the sum of its parts. After a strong opening, the plot relies on coincidence and contrivance. The main characters are caricatures rather than realistic and the ending is pat. It's an average and forgettable read.