The Foundling: A Novel by Ann Leary

The Foundling: A Novel

Ann Leary

336 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional informative medium-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good House, the story of two friends, raised in the same orphanage, whose loyalty is put to the ultimate test when they meet years later at a controversial institution—one as an employee; the other...

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Community Reviews Summary of 606 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
dark 59%
sad 52%
tense 49%
informative 38%
mysterious 31%
challenging 27%
reflective 21%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 17%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 23% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.72

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