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Wild Place by Christian White

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pandasbookshelf's review against another edition

4.0

Wild Place is the third novel by author Christian White. I've read The Wife and the Widow and loved it so was excited to hear about this one.
Set in a small town in Victoria, Australia the story follows a community on the brink following the disappearance of 17 year old Tracie Reed. At first the large number of characters felt confusing but as you learn how they all tie together it becomes easier to follow. The main character, Tom who was Tracie's English teacher searches for answers and a suspect. The characters are realistic and believable and the author portrays the grieving and impacted family and friends well.
The story is full of shocks and twists as it races towards the chilling ending. I read the book in one sitting. The pace moved quickly and kept you engaged throughout.
Overall, I'd recommend this novel to anyone seeking an easy to read suburban thriller. I'd definitely read more by this author.

hoesforprose's review

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challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

issybygal's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

dainaholder_'s review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

alliem's review against another edition

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3.0

I still really enjoyed this and I appreciated that once again Christian White has walked that fine balance of nostalgia and doing something new. I kind of regret listening to this on audio as I can’t help but wonder if it’s the reason I wasn’t able to fully connect with the story via that medium. Perhaps this is one I’ll have to revisit later and actually physically read it. Still, very worthwhile and I’m glad to have finally made the time to get around to it.

alucyliu's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars. I’ve read all Christian White’s books and this is his third. An easy read (read over an evening and half a day) but predictable and not as gripping as his others. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, the twist to come and it never did. An easy summer read about a teenage girl who goes missing in suburbia with some satanic themes thrown in.