The Child by Fiona Barton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was given this ARC by NetGalley in return for an honest review. To add a quick note about the publisher; I requested this book while it was available only for certain markets, I was denied the request, but the publisher was nice enough to inform me that if I requested it again, it would be available for me to read. I truly appreciate their consideration.
I cannot lie, this book had me twitching with some anxiety after finishing it. Secrets were uncovered and truths revealed and it wasn’t pretty, but I enjoyed every moment I spent reading this mystery/thriller.
This story doesn’t really have one main character, but multiple characters with lives that somehow intertwine, influence and impact one another that require the reader to fully pay attention and thus be more completely immersed in the story. All characters are well developed and fully fleshed out to provide a remarkable reading experience.
The plot is straight forward with lots of little twists and turns and intriguing details that will keep the reader interested.
The writing was impeccable. It takes the reader by the hand and guides them through the story as it unfolds in the reader’s mind’s eye; crisp and clear.
Overall, this isn’t a story for the faint of heart. The Child is a thriller/mystery story that makes its genre proud and would have every reader looking the author’s other works. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to read a story of great depth and substance.
