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
simplyammee'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Vomit, Confinement, Torture, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Animal death, Child death, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Stalking, Cancer, and Alcoholism
Definitely check trigger warnings! However, as someone who has a rape trigger, I found skipping over any scenes just fine for me (it does mention rape a lot though beyond the scenes; it doesn't beat around the bush with it). This book is not worth pushing yourself with triggers though, and again there is A LOT.tbretc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, Child death, Rape, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Car accident
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
drowe55's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Rape
paperbackbea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Rape, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Alcoholism, Body horror, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Grief, Murder, Stalking, and Kidnapping
ekmook's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Misogyny, Child death, Torture, Stalking, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Confinement, Blood, Animal death, Sexual content, Sexism, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Violence, Sexual violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Car accident
elena_08's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping, and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism
laurenkristine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Animal death, Rape, Stalking, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Car accident, and Child abuse
katyannreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Animal death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Child death, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Alcohol, and Alcoholism