The Perfect Child
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A Washington Post and desertcart Charts bestseller. A page-turning debut of suspense about a young couple desperate to have a child of their own―and the unsettling consequences of getting what they always wanted. Christopher and Hannah are a happily married surgeon and nurse with picture-perfect lives. All that’s missing is a child. When Janie, an abandoned six-year-old, turns up at their hospital, Christopher forms an instant connection with her, and he convinces Hannah they should take her home as their own. But Janie is no ordinary child, and her damaged psyche proves to be more than her new parents were expecting. Janie is fiercely devoted to Christopher, but she acts out in increasingly disturbing ways, directing all her rage at Hannah. Unable to bond with Janie, Hannah is drowning under the pressure, and Christopher refuses to see Janie’s true nature. Hannah knows that Janie is manipulating Christopher and isolating him from her, despite Hannah’s attempts to bring them all together. But as Janie’s behavior threatens to tear Christopher and Hannah apart, the truth behind Janie’s past may be enough to push them all over the edge. Review: loved it - The Perfect Child gave me serious deja vu in the best, most unsettling way. It instantly reminded me of a movie I’ve seen. The story follows a couple who adopt a young girl, hoping to finally have the family they’ve dreamed of but from the start, there’s an unease you can’t quite shake. And that’s what made this book so addictive. It plays on that familiar psychological thriller trope, yet still feels intense, gripping, and deeply disturbing in its own way. Even though the idea felt familiar, it didn’t ruin it for me, it actually made it more addictive because I really wanted to see how it ends. I devoured it in less than 24 hours. And then it ends on a cliffhanger, so now I have to read the sequel, Her First Lie. Dark, unsettling, and impossible to put down this is one of those thrillers that lingers long after the last page. Review: Awesome read! - This book was a page turner! I didn’t want to put it down. I would have liked a better ending, but overall the book was good.
| Best Sellers Rank | #55,735 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #543 in Psychological Thrillers #6,986 in Genre Fiction |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,536) |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.54 x 20.96 cm |
| Edition | Unabridged |
| ISBN-10 | 1503905128 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1503905122 |
| Item weight | 1.05 Kilograms |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 370 pages |
| Publication date | 1 March 2019 |
| Publisher | Thomas & Mercer |
M**I
loved it
The Perfect Child gave me serious deja vu in the best, most unsettling way. It instantly reminded me of a movie I’ve seen. The story follows a couple who adopt a young girl, hoping to finally have the family they’ve dreamed of but from the start, there’s an unease you can’t quite shake. And that’s what made this book so addictive. It plays on that familiar psychological thriller trope, yet still feels intense, gripping, and deeply disturbing in its own way. Even though the idea felt familiar, it didn’t ruin it for me, it actually made it more addictive because I really wanted to see how it ends. I devoured it in less than 24 hours. And then it ends on a cliffhanger, so now I have to read the sequel, Her First Lie. Dark, unsettling, and impossible to put down this is one of those thrillers that lingers long after the last page.
K**.
Awesome read!
This book was a page turner! I didn’t want to put it down. I would have liked a better ending, but overall the book was good.
B**A
El mejor libro 2024
Lo acabo de descubrir y es una de mis mejores lecturas
D**E
Excellent read
Excellent read
A**E
This read is not for the faint of heart !
What can I say, I like Disturbing books and this "Perfect" read is just that!! If you liked The Push, The First Day of Spring or If You Tell, then you will definitely not be disappointed with this read from Lucinda!! Hannah & Christopher Bauer both have thriving careers , a great marriage and cute little home.. the only thing missing to make it "Perfect" is a child to complete their family. When a mysterious little child is found disheveled and covered in blood and taken to the hospital, it doesn't take long for Christopher to become attached to this little girl and Hannah and Christopher are quickly talking about adoption , it seems too good to be true after years of trying to have a child of their own, but luck is on their side and little Janie is now legally their child. The reader takes us to the dark side of child behavior issues and I myself as a reader was frightened of this little girl , is she the devil or just pure evil ... or is it neither and all in Hannah's head. Buckle up for this one because its a bumpy ride that will keep you gripping for more and an ending that literally had my Jaw dropping !! Thanks Lucinda Berry , you always seem to find away to compel your readers to the edge of darkness with no turning back and multiple surprises !! 😉 Find me on Good Reads- Another Read by Angie
N**E
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En spännande läsning! Bladvändare.
T**E
Amazing psychological thriller
What I loved: • Different perspectives: Berry masterfully allows you to empathize with both parents, despite their differing experiences with their adopted daughter. • Extreme emotions: She delves into our darkest fears and hidden thoughts, exploring human nature’s terrifying parts. • Love in all its extremes: Berry’s portrayal of love, especially parental love, is gut-wrenching, making you wonder, “How far would I go for someone I love?”
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