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The Perfect Child
by Lucinda Berry
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Perfect Child is a dark psychological thriller centering on Heather and Chris and their adopted daughter, Janie.
After many years of infertility and awaiting adoption approval, Janie comes into their lives at work. Chris and Heather both work at the hospital that treats Janie when she is discovered alone in just a diaper wandering a parking lot. Chris instantly falls in love, while Heather is more reluctant. Janie has clearly been through unthinkable abuse and neglect.
When they finally bring Janie home, the trouble begins. What is Janie’s past and can she be helped? Is it really as bad as Heather perceives? In the end, the consequences are incredibly serious and no one in the family is safe.
If you are a fan of The Push or novels that confront the challenges of motherhood, this book is a wild ride and quite a thrill. Some people won’t be a fan of the open ending, but I think it’s just right.
After many years of infertility and awaiting adoption approval, Janie comes into their lives at work. Chris and Heather both work at the hospital that treats Janie when she is discovered alone in just a diaper wandering a parking lot. Chris instantly falls in love, while Heather is more reluctant. Janie has clearly been through unthinkable abuse and neglect.
When they finally bring Janie home, the trouble begins. What is Janie’s past and can she be helped? Is it really as bad as Heather perceives? In the end, the consequences are incredibly serious and no one in the family is safe.
If you are a fan of The Push or novels that confront the challenges of motherhood, this book is a wild ride and quite a thrill. Some people won’t be a fan of the open ending, but I think it’s just right.