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A review by chailady
Where Are the Children Now? by Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I loved Mary Higgins Clark’s book since my mother gave me her copy of Where Are the Children in 1975. I’ve read nearly every one of her books. I was surprised to see a new one…and a follow up at that…since I knew MHC had died. But surprisingly, this one was co authored and finished posthumously.
The good: It can be read as a stand alone. I haven’t read Where are the Children in perhaps 10 years, but one doesn’t need to read the first to like the second. Nancy, Melissa, and Mike are all part of this story, but it does focus mostly on Melissa.
I had figured out which of the characters were involved in the kidnapping fairly quickly, except for one. That one? That was the surprise. Unfortunately, the ending was too quick and seemed a little forced. Not what I expected from a MHC thriller. Overall, this one is a quick read and for MHC fans, a little touch of joy and tears.
The good: It can be read as a stand alone. I haven’t read Where are the Children in perhaps 10 years, but one doesn’t need to read the first to like the second. Nancy, Melissa, and Mike are all part of this story, but it does focus mostly on Melissa.
I had figured out which of the characters were involved in the kidnapping fairly quickly, except for one. That one? That was the surprise. Unfortunately, the ending was too quick and seemed a little forced. Not what I expected from a MHC thriller. Overall, this one is a quick read and for MHC fans, a little touch of joy and tears.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping