The Gift by Alison Gaylin

28 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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What’s a desperate mother to do when her child suddenly disappears? Anything it takes to keep the family together in USA Today bestselling author Alison Gaylin’s short story with a sting. It’s dreaded news for actress Lyla McCord and her husband,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 470 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 69%
tense 42%
emotional 36%
sad 15%
adventurous 9%
challenging 6%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 27%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.48

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