The Good Children

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Synopsis
With the McNair's it's family first, so what are 4 children to do when they are traumatized by 2 tragedies which will surely pull them apart unless they can sustain a mounting number of lies and keep uncountable secrets until they are grown up, or maybe even forever? They have been good children for good parents. Can they remain good children when they have no adult guidance and must make up the rules as they go along? And what about the big house on 4 acres of land in the country? It was supposed to be their happy home, but mysterious spirits make noises and talk, keeping 6 year old Brian in a constant state of suspense. Eleven year old Liz is so busy maintaining secrecy and staying on good terms with her sensitive little brother and restless, bossy teenaged sister and brother, she can't begin to discover what real things could make her happy. 14 year old Amy will want to be a biologist and study coastland all over the world and 15 year old Kevin will want to write computer programs and start his own company, but the secret in the garden may keep them captive at home where they'll never attain freedom and independence. A young lawyer takes a personal interest in their lives. Is he helping them to follow their dreams or is he after their trust funds. He seems like a friend but he has the power to lead them to insanity, imprisonment and death. This is a very readable novel of suspense, drama and psychological complexity which raises several questions of ethics. The pages practically turn themselves as the reader tries to decide if the good children are brave young survivors or insane or self serving murderers.
Copyright:
1998

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
299 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780783801674
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Kate Wilhelm
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
Submitted By:
Amber W
Proofread By:
Lissi
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

2 out of 5

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"The Good Children" is a novel for those who prefer the lighter suspense/thriller. It is written in good taste without mountains of strong language, violence, and sex. The story-line is fairly straight forward; four children who lose their parents and struggle to stay together and keep their secrets from the authorities. Unfortunately, the plot does not flow very smoothly and is somewhat disjointed. It is not the type of novel to keep you on the edge of your seat like James Patterson or Robin Cook, however, it will not scare you out of your wits like those authors either. Sometimes a person would just like to read about the "all American family" with a twist and perhaps a dark secret or two added for good measure. This is the ideal book for those people.