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The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

98 reviews

kitfkat's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Body shaming, Mental illness, Dementia, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail

trishnasaha's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Violence, Dementia, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

fkshg8465's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I love a story where all the loose ends are tied up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

neko_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Dementia, and Murder

Minor: Infidelity, Violence, Stalking, and Pregnancy

jasecordova's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

ellelockley's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 

"The Reappearance of Rachel Price" by Holly Jackson is a thrilling ride from start to finish, with enough twists and turns to keep any reader on the edge of their seat. From the very first page, the author's skilful storytelling kept me gripped, making it nearly impossible to put the book down.

One of the standout elements of this novel is the well-developed characters. Each character feels fully realized, with their own unique backgrounds, motivations, and complexities. Rachel Price herself is an enigma, a mystery that unravels slowly and tantalizingly throughout the book. The other characters like Bel, Carter, Charlie etc are vividly drawn, making their interactions and relationships rich and engaging.

The plot is masterfully constructed, filled with unexpected twists that kept me guessing. Just when I thought I had a handle on where the story was going, the author threw in a curveball that sent me reeling. However, despite the many surprises, I did sort of guess what had happened to Rachel before the big reveal. This predictability in the central mystery is why I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5. It slightly dulled the impact of the climax, though it didn't significantly diminish my overall enjoyment of the book.

Even with this minor flaw, "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" is a compelling read that I would highly recommend to others. Holly Jackson has crafted a tale that is both thrilling and emotionally resonant, with characters that linger in the mind long after the final page is turned. If you're looking for a mystery that will keep you hooked and make you think, this book is definitely worth your time. Holly Jackson you have done it again!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Car accident

aralynn's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Dementia, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

hollaylonn's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Violence, Dementia, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Pregnancy

zgreyz's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

kept me hooked and kept me guessing throughout the whole book. almost every other chapter my theories were changing. this was a wild ride and a fun read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment

annamwallace66's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail