- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Orion; MMP Latest Edition edition (4 Mar 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1409117464
- ISBN-13: 978-1409117469
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 174,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A man who has been executed for multiple murder... a girl who knows nothing of her past... and the horrifying connection between them. A terrifying thriller from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of SAY GOODBYE.
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A nine-year-old girl is abandoned, unconscious in a hospital ER. When she comes round, she remembers nothing about herself or her past. The girl is adopted and raised as Melanie by Dr Harper Stokes and his wife, whose own daughter Meagan was tragically murdered. Twenty years later, a reporter starts investigating Melanie's true parentage and an FBI agent becomes involved in the tangled mystery of her past. And when grotesque messages and gifts start arriving, Melanie begins to fear that the family she loves the most may be the very people she should trust the least...
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read "Alone" quite recently, I backed up a bit and picked up some other novels by the prolific Ms. Gardner, who also writes under the name "Alicia Scott"
Although similar to "Alone" in that the main female character has a hidden and troubled past, this one is not as polished as her more recent novel, with quite a few plot holes, impossible situations, and gaps that are hastily brushed over with a sentence or two. For example, we learn that one character conveniently "had the knack for bypassing various security systems" which, coming where it did in the novel, appears to be a hastily added after-thought to explain a hole.
Some clumsy dialogue, unnecessary repetition of plot points, laughable love scenes and under-developed characters detract from what could have been an above-average thriller, full of twists and surprises. An okay read, but not one you'd want to remember as your first Gardner novel.
Rated: 3.5 stars
Although similar to "Alone" in that the main female character has a hidden and troubled past, this one is not as polished as her more recent novel, with quite a few plot holes, impossible situations, and gaps that are hastily brushed over with a sentence or two. For example, we learn that one character conveniently "had the knack for bypassing various security systems" which, coming where it did in the novel, appears to be a hastily added after-thought to explain a hole.
Some clumsy dialogue, unnecessary repetition of plot points, laughable love scenes and under-developed characters detract from what could have been an above-average thriller, full of twists and surprises. An okay read, but not one you'd want to remember as your first Gardner novel.
Rated: 3.5 stars
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was keen to read this after reading survivors club and i must say i was not dissapointed, once i started reading i couldnt put it down. The plots and twist were fantastic and the characters great. My niece also loved the book, i would definatley recommend it to others.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had to read this book in one day. I started it Friday morning, and I did not want to leave it for our dinner reservations Friday night, so I read in the car on the way to the restaurant. Lisa Gardner is very clever. I don't know how she could think up such an engrossing and complex plot. I would definitely recommend this book. Just make sure you put aside a block of time, because you won't want to put it down.
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Keeps us dandling on a string, the wham finally hits us with the...
The Other Daughter.
Second book from this author, and yes another brill story.
Lisa Gardner's style of writing can be frustrating in the middle of the book, - why... Read more
Second book from this author, and yes another brill story.
Lisa Gardner's style of writing can be frustrating in the middle of the book, - why... Read more
Published 1 month ago by The Grover
Ok, but not as good as her other books
I have read several of Gardner's books, and have been glued to every single one of them. She has the ability to provide an insight in to a dark world which thankfully most of us... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kay
The Other Daughter by Lisa Gardner
Another good read from Lisa. As usual, you have to get right to the end before everything becomes clear. Not as gruesome as some of her books but rivetting all the same.
Published 5 months ago by Lynne
Good, but not as good as her other novels
I have recently discovered Lisa Gardner and find her books very un-putdownable! However, I found the plotline here a little silly and unbelievable, so not as good as Alone, Hide or... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sarah H
Is it a thriller or a romance? Can't make up its mind
Lisa Gardener is a decent thriller writer and the premise of the book is quite gripping, albeit with quite a few holes in the plot, so why she feels the need to subject us to the... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Paula
DOES NOT DISAPPOINT
Really enjoyed this book, read it in one day as so hard to put down, have now ordered the other books by Lisa Gardner that I haven't read as I am always assured of a book I can... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Izzy
Excellent read!
Just recently discovered Lisa Gardner. Found it instantly addictive. A really original story. See if you are a better person and don't turn to the last few pages to find out what's... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jenny
Great Book
What can I say another great book from Lisa, this book gets you from the off, and gets your mind thinking in all sorts of ways, who to trust, who not to trust, oohh you like that... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by Nina Simpson
well done
bought the other daughter by lisa gardener it was excellent could not put it down captured the imagination from start to finish would recomend it to all fans of lisa gardener.
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by Susan Maitchell
Absolutely brilliant!
This book grips you from beginning to end.
I just couldn't put it down. Much better than her first one The Previous Husband.
I just couldn't put it down. Much better than her first one The Previous Husband.
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by S. R. Hudson
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