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The Child Finder (Naomi Cottle, #1)

Rene Denfeld
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The Child Finder (Naomi Cottle, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Rene Denfeld

The Child Finder (Naomi Cottle, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oregon • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld follows a private investigator, a woman specialized in locating missing children. She is hired to find a girl who disappeared three years prior in the remote wilderness. The narrative delves into themes of survival, trauma, and the complex layers of human relationships.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

51,530 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld is widely praised for its evocative prose and gripping narrative. Critics commend Denfeld's ability to blend a haunting atmosphere with heartfelt storytelling. However, some readers feel the pacing can be slow at times. Overall, it’s a compelling read that effectively explores themes of trauma and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Child Finder (Naomi Cottle, #1)?

Readers who enjoy spine-chilling, emotionally gripping mysteries with lyrical prose would relish Rene Denfeld's The Child Finder. Fans of Emma Donoghue's Room and Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects will find this tale of a private investigator searching for a missing girl in an eerie snowbound forest utterly mesmerizing.

4.2

51,530 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oregon • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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