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A review by maryfelicep
The Nowhere Child by Christian White
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Imagine one day you're approached at work by a stranger who is convinced you were kidnapped 26 years ago, as a 2 year old child and raised by another family. This happens to Kim Leamy who can't believe the mother and step dad who raised her would have been capable of committing such a terrible act. Having lost her mother to cancer, and after hearing compelling evidence, she travels to the US to meet her 'real' family and try to solve the mystery surrounding her abduction.
This is Christian White's debut novel which Erin several awards including the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and I can see why! A well-written thriller which draws you in from the first pages and keeps you reading right through to the end. The alternate chapters for between the present and the past, slowly revealing more about the characters and story. A great read by an Australian author which I would definitely recommend
This is Christian White's debut novel which Erin several awards including the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and I can see why! A well-written thriller which draws you in from the first pages and keeps you reading right through to the end. The alternate chapters for between the present and the past, slowly revealing more about the characters and story. A great read by an Australian author which I would definitely recommend