twilhelmsen's review against another edition
3.0
Between 3 and 3.5 stars. Really well written but I just struggled to get invested in the story.
mxsinisters's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
marion_'s review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
5.0
lian_tanner's review against another edition
5.0
A long slow burn of a book that had me gripped from beginning to end. The gradual revelations. The hostile, beautiful setting. The claustrophobia, in a land so wide you can almost see the curve of the earth. This is my favourite of Harper's books.
tabitalk's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. I didn’t see most of the twists and it was so easy to read. The pace of the book was good and i liked how Nathan was written.
kinseyelise's review against another edition
5.0
Jane Harper is one of my favorite authors. This book was just as evocative as all her others, the setting once again absolutely incredible. I liked the characters of this story a lot. I love the way Harper weaves the backstory into the current mystery, which really keeps the story moving and makes you want to find out how things are connected. I read this in two sittings and just couldn't put it down.
nicolawoods's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed The Lost Man.
The characters Harper has created, the family dynamics and secrets - and especially the way she describes the vast landscape of the Australian outback - were delightful to read and all consuming. This was the fastest I've read a book in quite a while and I was disappointed when it ended (but not disappointed with the ending!)
Highly recommended.
This was my introduction to Jane Harper, but I'll certainly be going back to read The Dry and Forces of Nature in the near future.
The characters Harper has created, the family dynamics and secrets - and especially the way she describes the vast landscape of the Australian outback - were delightful to read and all consuming. This was the fastest I've read a book in quite a while and I was disappointed when it ended (but not disappointed with the ending!)
Highly recommended.
This was my introduction to Jane Harper, but I'll certainly be going back to read The Dry and Forces of Nature in the near future.
noveldeelights's review against another edition
4.0
You may be familiar with Jane Harper’s Aaron Falk series but The Lost Man is something altogether different, but no less gripping.
When the body of Cameron is found near a landmark, his death raises a number of questions. What was he doing out there? Was he alone? Did the heat and the environment catch him unawares, despite his experience? Did he take his own life? What really happened to Cameron?
The harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Australian outback plays a huge part in this story. It’s almost a character of its own. With its relentless heat and all-encompassing feeling of isolation, this tough life isn’t for the faint-hearted. When there is no one around for miles, the only people you can truly depend on are those closest to you, even if they are three hours’ drive away. But do we ever really know someone?
None of these characters came across as particularly likeable but I blamed that on their way of life and obviously, the death of a loved one. Yet, I still found it quite hard to sympathise with them. However, I did admire their perseverance. It takes a special kind of person to survive this particular set of hardships, I think, and obviously life isn’t a barrel of laughs and there’s little to be happy about.
Bit by bit, the truth about this family is revealed when family secrets that go back decades are discovered. While The Lost Man is relatively slow-paced, it remains compelling throughout as we delve into the intriguing and complex family dynamics. The mystery surrounding Cameron’s death is a gripping one and I couldn’t figure it out at all.
The Lost Man oozes atmosphere from start to finish and is all about family. This character driven story makes for some compelling reading and if Jane Harper wasn’t on your radar yet, she most definitely should be now!
When the body of Cameron is found near a landmark, his death raises a number of questions. What was he doing out there? Was he alone? Did the heat and the environment catch him unawares, despite his experience? Did he take his own life? What really happened to Cameron?
The harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Australian outback plays a huge part in this story. It’s almost a character of its own. With its relentless heat and all-encompassing feeling of isolation, this tough life isn’t for the faint-hearted. When there is no one around for miles, the only people you can truly depend on are those closest to you, even if they are three hours’ drive away. But do we ever really know someone?
None of these characters came across as particularly likeable but I blamed that on their way of life and obviously, the death of a loved one. Yet, I still found it quite hard to sympathise with them. However, I did admire their perseverance. It takes a special kind of person to survive this particular set of hardships, I think, and obviously life isn’t a barrel of laughs and there’s little to be happy about.
Bit by bit, the truth about this family is revealed when family secrets that go back decades are discovered. While The Lost Man is relatively slow-paced, it remains compelling throughout as we delve into the intriguing and complex family dynamics. The mystery surrounding Cameron’s death is a gripping one and I couldn’t figure it out at all.
The Lost Man oozes atmosphere from start to finish and is all about family. This character driven story makes for some compelling reading and if Jane Harper wasn’t on your radar yet, she most definitely should be now!
hedyd's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
4.25
nspekkers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75