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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Religious bigotry
I really enjoyed this . I thought the twists were developed nicely . Feel conflicted about some bits but I think that’s what makes a good story.
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Actually 4.9 ⭐️
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Imagine one day you're approached at work by a stranger who is convinced you were kidnapped 26 years ago, as a 2 year old child and raised by another family. This happens to Kim Leamy who can't believe the mother and step dad who raised her would have been capable of committing such a terrible act. Having lost her mother to cancer, and after hearing compelling evidence, she travels to the US to meet her 'real' family and try to solve the mystery surrounding her abduction.
This is Christian White's debut novel which Erin several awards including the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and I can see why! A well-written thriller which draws you in from the first pages and keeps you reading right through to the end. The alternate chapters for between the present and the past, slowly revealing more about the characters and story. A great read by an Australian author which I would definitely recommend
This is Christian White's debut novel which Erin several awards including the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and I can see why! A well-written thriller which draws you in from the first pages and keeps you reading right through to the end. The alternate chapters for between the present and the past, slowly revealing more about the characters and story. A great read by an Australian author which I would definitely recommend
It’s not often that I find a new title incredibly intriguing, and the premise for this book had me hooked straight away. I also pride myself on being a bit of a detective and I didn’t see the ending of this book coming; I love being surprised.
The only small downfall for me was that the reader is told pretty early on that Sammy is Kim; I would’ve liked a little more mystery surrounding that (it might ever be on the blurb now that I think of it ...).
Christian White is a fantastic author, and I look forward to reading his work in the future.
The only small downfall for me was that the reader is told pretty early on that Sammy is Kim; I would’ve liked a little more mystery surrounding that (it might ever be on the blurb now that I think of it ...).
Christian White is a fantastic author, and I look forward to reading his work in the future.
I really enjoyed The Wife and The Widow and this is the first novel by the same author. A great mystery/thriller about a child abduction 28 years earlier.
I want to start my review off with a warning - when you pick this book up to read, just go ahead and block off the rest of your day or weekend because you won't be able to put it down!!!!
I had read some early reviews on this book that caught my attention and the description of the book intrigued me. And this book did not disappoint at all. It grabs hold of you pretty quickly and you just have to keep reading to find out what happens and why it happens. There are a lot of psychological thrillers out there. There are a lot of books around child abductions out there. There are tons that are a combination of two. And then there is this book - The Nowhere Child. The author puts a spin unlike one I've read in this genre before. An interesting, very clever spin. And on top of that, he throws out curve balls to keep you just slightly off your guessing game in figuring out this riddle. It's not as clear cut as you may think in the beginning. I thoroughly enjoyed trying to solve the mystery of who took Sammy Went and why.
What I think impressed me the most is that this book is the authors debut novel. I can't wait to see what is next in the pipeline for Christian White!!!! This is a novel to read and an author to keep your eyes on.
My thanks to Christian White, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I had read some early reviews on this book that caught my attention and the description of the book intrigued me. And this book did not disappoint at all. It grabs hold of you pretty quickly and you just have to keep reading to find out what happens and why it happens. There are a lot of psychological thrillers out there. There are a lot of books around child abductions out there. There are tons that are a combination of two. And then there is this book - The Nowhere Child. The author puts a spin unlike one I've read in this genre before. An interesting, very clever spin. And on top of that, he throws out curve balls to keep you just slightly off your guessing game in figuring out this riddle. It's not as clear cut as you may think in the beginning. I thoroughly enjoyed trying to solve the mystery of who took Sammy Went and why.
What I think impressed me the most is that this book is the authors debut novel. I can't wait to see what is next in the pipeline for Christian White!!!! This is a novel to read and an author to keep your eyes on.
My thanks to Christian White, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated