Other People's Children by R. J. Hoffmann

Other People's Children

R. J. Hoffmann

384 pages • missing pub info (editions)

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A riveting debut novel about a couple whose dream of adopting a baby is shattered when the teenage mother reclaims her child. What makes a family? Gail and Jon Durbin moved to the Chicago suburbs to set up house as soon as Gail got pregnant. But t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
tense 53%
sad 43%
reflective 26%
challenging 21%
dark 14%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 40% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.68

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