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# The Perfect Child

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desertcart.com: The Perfect Child: 9781503905122: Berry, Lucinda: Books

Review: Good read - This book was ok. Story was slightly predictable. Book was easy to read.
Review: Disturbing & suspenseful. That's the point. The book's description is not misleading in any way. - I think it's extremely unfair that people are giving low ratings based on the "graphic" content. In truth, child abuse is horrific and most definitely graphic, but I would not call the the content of this book particularly graphic. Disturbing, yes! Graphic, meh.....not really. I'm not sure how people expect an author to write about PTSD resulting from abuse without discussing the "T", unless they don't understand that the "T" is for trauma. The child in this book is very, very emotionally disturbed, and the author did a phenomenal job of making this story very real. Yes, it bothered me beyond words to read certain passages, but that's what a writer's job is! Nobody wants to read a book that doesn't reach out and pull you in. Seriously. The facts and details are realistic due to the author's profession, and her experience with cases like Janie's. If you don't want to read (and learn, yes LEARN a little) about survivors of trauma then simply do not read this book. There are many lessons to be learned in this book, and I applaud the author for tackling such a tough topic. Don't get me wrong, this is not a self-help book. It is fiction. It is written as fiction, and it reads like fiction. But that's the entire point! So please, don't read the book if your delicate sensibilities cannot handle such an in-your-face story. Furthermore, please don't read it and then post such negative drivel because you didn't like the topic of the story. I have to assume that the reviewers who are so upset about the content are the same people who don't watch the news because it upsets them. All in all, this book is exactly what it says it is. A book about a child who has been abused, the lasting effects it has on her and how it impacts her adoptive family. In real life love does not conquer all, and this book is one of those examples. **The characters are very well written, and I easily formed attachments to (or distaste for) them. **The plot moves along steadily and keeps you drawn in. I was always eager to find out what was next. **The factual information is entirely reliable. The author is a doctor and knows her stuff! **The language style and dialog are realistic and easily relatable. **The vocabulary is still easily understood for laymen, even though the author is a doctor. I wanted so badly to give 5 stars to this book, and up until the last page I was positive I would. But......(and this is my one and only complaint for the entire book) the book ends with a small cliffhanger. Some people might enjoy the cliffhanger-style ending, but I always feel ripped off. Especially when the author has done such a fantastic job of making me feel invested with the characters! I want to know what happens next! I need to know what happens next! All of the main and major points are wrapped up neatly (and realistically) by the time you reach the end, but one issue remains intentionally unresolved with that last page. So, yes, there are some passages that make your skin crawl, but they're supposed to elicit that reaction. If child abuse doesn't make you feel queasy, then I hope to never know you. There are no descriptions of sex abuse though, so if that is a specific concern you'll be ok. There are two instances of animal abuse, but they are not haphazardly tossed in as gratuitous gory details. They are used for the specific purpose of demonstrating Janie's complete inability to feel empathy. I highly recommend this book. If you also do not like cliffhanger endings, I STILL recommend this book. It's most definitely worth the read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,914 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #40 in Psychological Fiction (Books) #126 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) #149 in Suspense Thrillers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (94,186) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches |
| Edition  | Unabridged |
| ISBN-10  | 1503905128 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1503905122 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 370 pages |
| Publication date  | March 1, 2019 |
| Publisher  | Thomas & Mercer |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read
*by A***R on January 20, 2026*

This book was ok. Story was slightly predictable. Book was easy to read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Disturbing & suspenseful. That's the point. The book's description is not misleading in any way.
*by G***S on February 22, 2019*

I think it's extremely unfair that people are giving low ratings based on the "graphic" content. In truth, child abuse is horrific and most definitely graphic, but I would not call the the content of this book particularly graphic. Disturbing, yes! Graphic, meh.....not really. I'm not sure how people expect an author to write about PTSD resulting from abuse without discussing the "T", unless they don't understand that the "T" is for trauma. The child in this book is very, very emotionally disturbed, and the author did a phenomenal job of making this story very real. Yes, it bothered me beyond words to read certain passages, but that's what a writer's job is! Nobody wants to read a book that doesn't reach out and pull you in. Seriously. The facts and details are realistic due to the author's profession, and her experience with cases like Janie's. If you don't want to read (and learn, yes LEARN a little) about survivors of trauma then simply do not read this book. There are many lessons to be learned in this book, and I applaud the author for tackling such a tough topic. Don't get me wrong, this is not a self-help book. It is fiction. It is written as fiction, and it reads like fiction. But that's the entire point! So please, don't read the book if your delicate sensibilities cannot handle such an in-your-face story. Furthermore, please don't read it and then post such negative drivel because you didn't like the topic of the story. I have to assume that the reviewers who are so upset about the content are the same people who don't watch the news because it upsets them. All in all, this book is exactly what it says it is. A book about a child who has been abused, the lasting effects it has on her and how it impacts her adoptive family. In real life love does not conquer all, and this book is one of those examples. **The characters are very well written, and I easily formed attachments to (or distaste for) them. **The plot moves along steadily and keeps you drawn in. I was always eager to find out what was next. **The factual information is entirely reliable. The author is a doctor and knows her stuff! **The language style and dialog are realistic and easily relatable. **The vocabulary is still easily understood for laymen, even though the author is a doctor. I wanted so badly to give 5 stars to this book, and up until the last page I was positive I would. But......(and this is my one and only complaint for the entire book) the book ends with a small cliffhanger. Some people might enjoy the cliffhanger-style ending, but I always feel ripped off. Especially when the author has done such a fantastic job of making me feel invested with the characters! I want to know what happens next! I need to know what happens next! All of the main and major points are wrapped up neatly (and realistically) by the time you reach the end, but one issue remains intentionally unresolved with that last page. So, yes, there are some passages that make your skin crawl, but they're supposed to elicit that reaction. If child abuse doesn't make you feel queasy, then I hope to never know you. There are no descriptions of sex abuse though, so if that is a specific concern you'll be ok. There are two instances of animal abuse, but they are not haphazardly tossed in as gratuitous gory details. They are used for the specific purpose of demonstrating Janie's complete inability to feel empathy. I highly recommend this book. If you also do not like cliffhanger endings, I STILL recommend this book. It's most definitely worth the read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read
*by M***A on February 2, 2026*

It was a great book. Loved all the points of view. It kept me Interested.

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