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343 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913193942
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orenda Books
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Description
Suspicion is cast on two successful crime writers, when their seven-year-old son goes missing. Are they trying to show that they can commit the perfect crime? A mesmerisingly twisty, dark thriller from number-one bestselling New Zealand author Pau...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
dark 82%
emotional 34%
sad 22%
challenging 20%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
reflective 4%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 30% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Pedophilia, Blood, InfidelityMinor
Confinement, Terminal illness, Mental illness
343 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913193942
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orenda Books
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Description
Suspicion is cast on two successful crime writers, when their seven-year-old son goes missing. Are they trying to show that they can commit the perfect crime? A mesmerisingly twisty, dark thriller from number-one bestselling New Zealand author Pau...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
dark 82%
emotional 34%
sad 22%
challenging 20%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
reflective 4%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 30% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Pedophilia, Blood, InfidelityMinor
Confinement, Terminal illness, Mental illness