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Daughter

Jane Shemilt
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Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Jane Shemilt

Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Daughter by Jane Shemilt, a mother navigates the distressing disappearance of her teenage daughter. As the family unravels searching for clues, secrets and hidden facets of their lives emerge, shedding light on deeper issues within their relationships and personal histories. The story explores themes of loss, discovery, and resilience.

Reviews & Readership

3.7

32,674 ratings

56%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jane Shemilt's novel Daughter captivates readers with its tense and emotionally charged narrative about a family's struggle with a daughter's disappearance. The engrossing storyline and rich character development earn high praise. However, some find the pacing slow and the ending unsatisfying. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Daughter?

A reader who enjoys Daughter by Jane Shemilt is likely captivated by psychological thrillers and emotionally complex narratives. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will find similar suspense and depth in Shemilt's exploration of family dynamics and secrets.

3.7

32,674 ratings

56%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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