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343 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913193942
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orenda Books
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Description
Suspicion is cast on two successful crime writers, when their seven-year-old son goes missing. Are they trying to show that they can commit the perfect crime? A mesmerisingly twisty, dark thriller from number-one bestselling New Zealand author Pau...
Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
dark 82%
emotional 35%
sad 23%
challenging 21%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
reflective 3%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 29% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Pedophilia, Blood, InfidelityMinor
Confinement, Terminal illness, Mental illness
343 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913193942
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orenda Books
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Description
Suspicion is cast on two successful crime writers, when their seven-year-old son goes missing. Are they trying to show that they can commit the perfect crime? A mesmerisingly twisty, dark thriller from number-one bestselling New Zealand author Pau...
Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
dark 82%
emotional 35%
sad 23%
challenging 21%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
reflective 3%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 29% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Pedophilia, Blood, InfidelityMinor
Confinement, Terminal illness, Mental illness