The Last Child by John Hart

The Last Child

Johnny Merrimon #1

John Hart

576 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best NovelJohn Hart's New York Times bestselling debut, The King of Lies, announced the arrival of a major talent. With Down River, he surpassed his earlier success, transcending the barrier between thriller and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,593 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 78%
tense 70%
emotional 45%
sad 40%
adventurous 39%
challenging 18%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
reflective 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 34%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.98

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