The Child by Fiona Barton

448 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for three strangers it’s impossible to ignore.For one woman, it’s a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her.For another...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,398 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 59%
emotional 55%
tense 49%
sad 40%
challenging 14%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 4%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 29%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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