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Only Child

Rhiannon Navin
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Only Child

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Rhiannon Navin

Only Child

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Connecticut • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

880L

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Super Short Summary

In Only Child by Rhiannon Navin, a six-year-old boy named Zach navigates the aftermath of a school shooting. Through his perspective, the story explores themes of trauma, family dynamics, and healing, as Zach searches for peace and understanding in a world turned upside down by tragedy.

Emotional

Challenging

Melancholic

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

19,805 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Only Child by Rhiannon Navin is praised for its powerful portrayal of trauma and healing through a child's perspective. The narrative's emotional depth is compelling, yet some feel the depiction of grief is overly simplistic. The protagonist's innocence and resilience are highlights, though a few readers find the pacing uneven. Overall, it resonates for its heartfelt exploration of loss.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Only Child?

Fans of introspective narratives like Room by Emma Donoghue or The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold will appreciate Only Child by Rhiannon Navin. This novel suits readers drawn to emotionally charged stories about family, trauma, and resilience, seen through the eyes of a six-year-old navigating a tragic school shooting.

4.3

19,805 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Connecticut • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

880L

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