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NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES: A page-turning thriller perfect for fans of Room and Gone Girl
A windowless shack in the woods. Lena's life and that of her two children follows the rules set by their captor, the father: meals, bathroom…
Why read it?
1 author picked Dear Child as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Do children always tell the truth?
With so many perspectives and so many puzzles, this thriller had me excited. The chapters from the child's perspective, in particular, stuck with me. I loved how you understood the story through a child's eyes. The naïve narrative makes the worst things particularly horrific. And all without bloodshed!
I can only heartily recommend this page-turner of my German author colleague, which was even made into a series by Netflix.
From Ivar's list on thriller books with strong female protagonists as well as strong twists.
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