Dear Child by Romy Hausmann

Dear Child

Romy Hausmann

343 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

A windowless shack in the woods. Lena's life and that of her two children follows the rules set by their captor, the father: Meals, bathroom visits, study time are strictly scheduled and meticulously observed. He protects his family from the dange...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,999 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 78%
mysterious 76%
emotional 39%
sad 32%
challenging 20%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 35% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 39% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.95

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