The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark

The Cradle Will Fall

Mary Higgins Clark

314 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

This hospital-based horror tale features abduction and a research project that violates every principle of modern medicine. This is a reissue of a novel by a popular author often described as the 'Queen of Suspense'.

Community Reviews Summary of 813 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 68%
tense 68%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 21% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.67

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