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Making Space
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Our view
“Making Space” is a dark, unsettling short story about how far the longing for a child can push a woman. Jess finds a small boy wandering alone in the forest by her home and, despite her husband’s warnings, throws herself into caring for him. Some readers find the boy quietly chilling; others feel the reveal comes too abruptly and wish the idea had room to grow.
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About the book
Jess desperately wants to be a mother, so when she discovers a young boy lost in the woods near her home, her heart goes out to him. The boy, who Jess and her husband call “Buddy,” can’t tell them his name or anything about his family, but he’s clearly been through a lot. When her husband cautions her not to get too involved, Jess brushes him off. She would do anything for this child—and soon, she’ll have to prove it.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 6.8 across 48 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 25% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 6.8 | 48 | 100% |
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