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384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241486214
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 26 March 2021
Description
A haunting, emotional and nerve-shredding debut about a desperate mother, a tragic accident, and a terrible lie which spirals out of control. Naomi always wanted to be a mother. But a year ago, she made a dreadful mistake, and lost custody...
Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 68%
emotional 66%
sad 50%
challenging 20%
adventurous 8%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 35% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 37% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Mental illness, AddictionModerate
Grief, Emotional abuse, Schizophrenia/PsychosisMinor
Panic attacks/disorders
384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241486214
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 26 March 2021
Description
A haunting, emotional and nerve-shredding debut about a desperate mother, a tragic accident, and a terrible lie which spirals out of control. Naomi always wanted to be a mother. But a year ago, she made a dreadful mistake, and lost custody...
Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 68%
emotional 66%
sad 50%
challenging 20%
adventurous 8%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 35% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 37% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Mental illness, AddictionModerate
Grief, Emotional abuse, Schizophrenia/PsychosisMinor
Panic attacks/disorders