The Only Child by Mi-Ae Seo

The Only Child

Mi-Ae Seo with Jung Yewon (Translator)

304 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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An eerie and absorbing novel following a criminal psychologist who has discovered shocking and possibly dangerous connections between a serial killer and her stepdaughter. The book to read for fans of the movie Parasite.Criminal psychologist Seonk...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 77%
mysterious 70%
emotional 24%
reflective 20%
sad 18%
challenging 10%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.3

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