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402 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143116301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 29 September 2009
Description
A chilling exploration of a mother's unspeakable betrayal from the author of Little Face Sally Thorning is watching the news with her husband when she hears an unexpected name—Mark Bretherick. It's a name she shouldn't know, but last year Sally tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 508 reviews
Moods
tense 100%
dark 75%
emotional 25%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual assault
402 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143116301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 29 September 2009
Description
A chilling exploration of a mother's unspeakable betrayal from the author of Little Face Sally Thorning is watching the news with her husband when she hears an unexpected name—Mark Bretherick. It's a name she shouldn't know, but last year Sally tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 508 reviews
Moods
tense 100%
dark 75%
emotional 25%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual assault