The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
crushedvelvet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Still Missing is a difficult read. It follows a 32 year old realtor named Annie as she navigates the trauma from being held captive for a year. Told through a series of therapy sessions, we weave between past & present. Reliving the harrowing events that changed her & watching her fight to pick up the pieces.Â
The plot adheres to genre conventions for the most part. An example being the archetypal predator with an Oedipus complex. The one way it does diverge is what makes it a cut above the rest. This book doesn't pretend everything is over once victim escapes. It shows the elusive, non-linear reality of the healing process. And that a large part of it is grieving the person you were before trauma changed you. All in all not bad.
Graphic: Rape, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Child death, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Confinement, and Animal death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Stalking, Death of parent, Car accident, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Cancer
daria_morgendorffer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I loved how the narrative was laid out and how the characters were well-developed.Â
I can’t wait to read more from this author.Â
Also, make sure to check out the content warnings before reading!Â
Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Medical content, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Kidnapping, Child death, Alcoholism, Death, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Torture
taylorlanxon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Body horror, Eating disorder, Confinement, and Sexual violence
klcrichton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Sexual violence, Torture, Child death, Pregnancy, Confinement, Sexual assault, Acephobia/Arophobia, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Child abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Violence
onceupontheresbrokenheart's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Child death
meganfisch's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Child death, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Stalking, Rape, Murder, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, and Grief
autumnwhite's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Blood, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Stalking, Torture, Violence, and Vomit