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Where Are the Children? (Where Are the Children, #1)

Mary Higgins Clark
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Where Are the Children? (Where Are the Children, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Mary Higgins Clark

Where Are the Children? (Where Are the Children, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cape Cod, Massachusetts • 1970s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Where Are the Children? by Mary Higgins Clark, a woman named Nancy Harmon navigates the trauma of a past crime while facing new terror when her children disappear. Set on Cape Cod, the suspense novel explores themes of loss, fear, and resilience.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

62,768 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mary Higgins Clark's Where Are the Children? is praised for its gripping suspense and compelling narrative. Readers appreciate the vivid character development and fast pace. However, some critics find elements of the plot predictable and feel the dialogue can be stilted. Overall, it's a captivating thriller that keeps readers engaged.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Where Are the Children? (Where Are the Children, #1)?

A reader who would enjoy Where Are the Children? by Mary Higgins Clark is likely a fan of gripping, fast-paced thrillers with psychological depth. They would appreciate Clark's suspenseful storytelling and might also enjoy Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins for their similar elements of mystery and intense character drama.

4.3

62,768 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cape Cod, Massachusetts • 1970s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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