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Dear Child

Romy Hausmann, Jan Smit, Jamie Bulloch, Stéphanie Lux
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Dear Child

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Romy Hausmann, Jan Smit, Jamie Bulloch, Stéphanie Lux

Dear Child

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

343

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dear Child by Romy Hausmann, translated by Jamie Bulloch and Stephanie Lux, is a thriller that follows the story of a woman who escapes captivity, triggering a complex investigation. A child and unresolved mysteries tie into her past, weaving a suspenseful narrative that keeps readers engaged without revealing key twists or spoilers.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

58,599 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dear Child by Romy Hausmann, translated by Jan Smit, Jamie Bulloch, and Stéphanie Lux, captivates readers with its tense, psychological narrative and unexpected twists. The unique storytelling and well-developed characters receive praise, though some criticism is directed at its pacing and occasional confusion in perspectives. Nevertheless, it is applauded as a gripping, compelling thriller.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dear Child?

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a dark, gripping narrative will appreciate Dear Child by Romy Hausmann, Jan Smit, Jamie Bulloch, and Stéphanie Lux. Fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will find this suspenseful tale captivating.

4.2

58,599 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

343

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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