The Surrogate by Toni Halleen

The Surrogate

Toni Halleen

352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

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Description

A probing novel about a newly married couple, the surrogate they hire to carry their baby, and the unexpected consequences of their decisions. Ruth is a no-nonsense fortysomething journalist from the Midwest desperate for a child with her new...

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Community Reviews Summary of 249 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
tense 65%
dark 32%
sad 32%
mysterious 30%
challenging 23%
reflective 21%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 42% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.48

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