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.