Reviews

One Night Gone by Tara Laskowski

akf_'s review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

3.75

pearlagcalo's review

4.0

That was crazy good! I'm not really a big fan of thriller, but this pulled me in quickly. I could see it all unfolding, but when it finally came together it was a still a shocker. Well written!

srah617's review

dark 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? No

3.5

beccers's review

dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.25

The only reason I'm rating this one so high is because of a few characters, but mostly Tammy 

kimwlk's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• 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? No

4.0

jodygerbig's review

4.0

A solid literary suspense. I could see the end about 40% in, but I doubt all readers will. The clues are subtle, though the plot is somewhat formulaic. Still, I thought the book a telling commentary on the zeitgeist.

mommasaystoread's review

3.0

One Night Gone is told through dual timelines. We get Maureen, a girl who went missing in the mid-80s and Allison some thirty years later trying to figure out what happened. There is a decent mystery here, but it's completely predictable, and if I was supposed to get some thriller-like vibes, I missed them. I just didn't feel that tension that should come with a thriller. What it all really boils down to is the haves and the have nots and those who dare to cross that line between them. For a storyline that has been done so many times in various forms, I would've really liked a little less predictability to make it stand out. In the end, this one was just an okay read for me.

sarahdenn's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

gr8reader's review

4.0

A problem with not journaling when I finish a book and waiting several weeks to do is that I've read several books since and may not recall details of the story. However, I do remember that this one kept me going.

cj_mo_2222's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this book which tells the story of two women trying to make a new start in the oceanside town of Opal Beach. Maureen is a young carnival worker hoping to better her life, but suddenly disappears from the town. Thirty years later, Allison, a meteorologist trying to move forward after being fired for an on-the-job meltdown, has the chance to spend a summer in Opal Beach. The story is told through alternating timelines and from the points-of-view of both Maureen and Allison.

Allison is drawn into the mystery of what happened to Maureen by someone who was a friend of Maureen's when they were both teenagers. Allison relates to Maureen more than she will admit and persists in asking questions around town, even when the investigation puts her at risk. I didn't like all of the directions the story takes before everything wraps up, but I was surprised by the ending. Some clues are there, but but some of the events still seem unlikely. However, I appreciate that the actions of many of the characters support the theme that vulnerable, desperate women can feel forced into making unwise and dangerous decisions. Overall, this is an entertaining and suspenseful read.