Plot Summary

The Child

Fiona Barton
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The Child

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

Fiona Barton

The Child

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

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Child by Fiona Barton, four women are linked by the discovery of a baby’s remains at a London building site. As journalist Kate Waters investigates, she uncovers the deep personal trauma and long-hidden secrets of each woman, particularly Angela, whose baby was stolen years ago, and Emma, who has been haunted by her own secrets. The book addresses sensitive topics, including sexual violence and child abduction.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

82,109 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fiona Barton's The Child masterfully intertwines the lives of several women around a decades-old mystery of an unearthed baby's skeleton. Reviewers praise Barton's skill in creating complex characters and a gripping plot. However, some found the pacing slow and the numerous perspectives challenging. Overall, it's a compelling read with emotional depth that keeps readers engaged.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Child?

Fans of Fiona Barton's The Child would likely enjoy intricate, suspenseful mysteries with rich character development similar to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train. Perfect for readers who savor psychological thrillers intertwined with journalistic investigation and buried secrets.

4.1

82,109 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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