Reviews

The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld

_nyhomie's review against another edition

4.0

This book was hard for me to read at times (says the gal who easily finished it in a day), but largely because of the subject matter and partially because of the shifts in perspective mid-chapter. As far as the subject matter, these sorts of themes make me a bit uneasy, which I know is true for many people.

Madison really was the star of this novel! What a gal. Anyway, I wish the story had been a bit longer, or maybe that it hadn’t been so easy to put the pieces together early on. I’d be interested in reading more from this author for sure.

ninasbooks57's review against another edition

5.0

An amazing story of resilience and strength! It is sad how circumstances beyond our control shape and change us- especially these 2 children held captive in the same place 30 years apart. All I can think of is how one decision causes ripples that reach through years! The “child finders” story in itself is haunting! Excellent read!!

tracyfeye's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

fiachraokoyo's review

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

cabbage_patch's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

szirbel's review

5.0

While the subject matter of this story was very difficult, the story was told in such a moving fashion, I couldn’t put it down! A young girl goes missing in the mountains of Oregon while searching for a Christmas tree with her family. Three years later, the Child Finder comes searching to see if she can be found. In the end, they find and heal each other.

allisonwatt89's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Murder, Kidnapping, Child abuse, and Rape

ckshaw13's review

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

rameysaurus's review

challenging dark emotional sad slow-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? It's complicated

3.25

I don’t know how to feel about this book. I liked the story overall but

the way she writes about certain things gave me the ick. I could have done without the detailed description of a naked child’s body

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Child death

yodamom's review

4.0

3.5 Audiobook
great narration
I liked it, not loved it. It might be just a first book in a series, need to get to know the characters better thing. It was a suspense but I never felt that edge if my seat, omg you've got to hurry thing. I like a more adrenaline rushed suspense. I may give it another chance someday.