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The Child by Fiona Barton
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really liked it
bookshelves: netgalley
Read 2 times. Last read July 29, 2017 to August 3, 2017.

A satisfying page-turner! The short chapters and multiple perspectives kept me engaged and up until the wee hours finishing the book. The story opens when a tiny skeleton is found during excavation of a building site. The book is told from the perspective of four people: the journalist Kate, Emma and her mother Jude who used to live in the neighborhood where the skeleton was found, and Angela, whose baby was stolen from the maternity ward many years ago. While it seems obvious the skeleton is Angela’s baby, the truth is more complicated than the set-up would lead you to think.

The suspense was carried throughout the book, with enough twists and turns to keep things interesting. I had a little trouble keeping everyone straight at first but my persistence paid off. There are secrets to be discovered and the author reveals just enough to keep you turning the pages. I found the surprise twist and the ending satisfying on several levels.

Although this is a standalone, I liked the recurring character of the journalist, Kate, who we first met in the author’s first book, The Widow. The author’s background in journalism is evident in how she writes her character, and I hope she is featured in the author’s next book.

**thank you to Netgalley and Berkley publishing for a copy of the book for review
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Reading Progress

April 5, 2017 – Shelved
April 5, 2017 – Shelved as: to-read
July 29, 2017 – Started Reading
July 29, 2017 – Started Reading
July 29, 2017 – Shelved as: netgalley
August 3, 2017 – Finished Reading
August 3, 2017 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Deanna (new)

Deanna I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jan! Nice review :)


JanB Deanna wrote: "I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jan! Nice review :)"

Deanna, thank you!


message 3: by Esil (new) - added it

Esil Nice to see your 4 star review, Jan. I'll give this one a try soon.


message 4: by Jaline (new) - added it

Jaline Great review, JanB! I hope to be enjoying this one soon, too! :)


JanB Esil wrote: "Nice to see your 4 star review, Jan. I'll give this one a try soon."

Esil, I hope you enjoy!


JanB Jaline wrote: "Great review, JanB! I hope to be enjoying this one soon, too! :)"

Jaline, thanks! I hope you like it too.


JanB Brenda wrote: "Great review, Jan!"

Thanks Brenda!


message 9: by Dana (new)

Dana I love seeing a 4-5 star-er from you!


message 10: by JanB (new) - rated it 4 stars

JanB Dana wrote: "I love seeing a 4-5 star-er from you!"

Dana, :-) If you decide to read it I hope it's a 4 star read for you too!


message 11: by Mary Beth (new) - added it

Mary Beth Great review Jan! Glad that you liked it. This is on my list. Looking forward to reading it.


Norma ~ The Sisters Oh so glad you enjoyed this too Jan! Wonderful review!


message 13: by JanB (new) - rated it 4 stars

JanB Mary wrote: "Great review Jan! Glad that you liked it. This is on my list. Looking forward to reading it."


Mary, thank you! I hope you enjoy!


message 14: by JanB (new) - rated it 4 stars

JanB Norma wrote: "Oh so glad you enjoyed this too Jan! Wonderful review!"

Noma, thanks! I loved your review too - it made me laugh to think of you trying to keeping Brenda and Kaceey under control with their theories :-)


message 15: by MarilynW (new) - added it

MarilynW Wonderful review, Jan. This looks like a series I'd enjoy.


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