martin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
riggad's review against another edition
5.0
years ago I found this book on my shelves and had no idea where it came from but I was drawn to it. one I started it I couldn't put it down. this book may be for a younger audience but it ia a fantastic read.
mschaub's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It was scary, funny, and a great mystery! The begging isn't so great but then when you keep reading, you won't want to stop! It's completly unpridictible and has a great story-line. It wasn't to scary but it was. This booked hooked me the whole time, I wish the other made a seiries of these books!
hatredcopter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
5.0
cassiefleurs's review against another edition
5.0
This is honestly one of the best books I've ever read on my whole life.
I can recommend this book to anybody, the writing is amazing, the mystery is thrilling, the angst and grief are a real, I felt the pain of the characters and got scared while reading and read it in one days, I just couldn't t put it down .
I cried so hard ,that's how invested I was by the ending of the book.
Please do you self a favor and read this master piece.
I can recommend this book to anybody, the writing is amazing, the mystery is thrilling, the angst and grief are a real, I felt the pain of the characters and got scared while reading and read it in one days, I just couldn't t put it down .
I cried so hard ,that's how invested I was by the ending of the book.
Please do you self a favor and read this master piece.
cheryl6of8's review against another edition
4.0
I struggled at tines with this book because I wasn't seeing the point. It didn't help thar I once was a friendless child like Margaret and Boyd. It did help that this was set on an Island in Puget Sound and I have a strong connection to Washington State, where I lived for 7 years.
I struggled with the comic book element of this story, but came to appreciate it in the end. The book turned out to be about the stories we tell ourselves about our lives and the ones we are forced to imagine when others in our lives withhold their truths from us. It is about the drive to discover and redefine the stories of our lives. And it is about the importance of connection.
I struggled with the comic book element of this story, but came to appreciate it in the end. The book turned out to be about the stories we tell ourselves about our lives and the ones we are forced to imagine when others in our lives withhold their truths from us. It is about the drive to discover and redefine the stories of our lives. And it is about the importance of connection.
paularize's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
5.0
this was such an odd book and I loved every second of it
comicbookchick25's review against another edition
4.0
How to Disappear Completely and Never be Found
4/5 stars
Ok. So when I was in high school I got this for free from the school library when they were getting rid of books. I then was supposed to buddy read this with my friend but it didn't work out. Fast forward 4 years and I was trying to figure out if I should still keep this or not, or if I'd ever get around to it. So for October this year, since it's spooky I decided to pick it up. I am glad I did.
The Plot:
Was erie and felt like a more intricate R.L. Stine novel. Creepy abandoned mansion, a family death and the mystery behind that, comic books, and rats? It was so layered and although it's middle grade it doesn't dumb down or tone down it's content to belittle it's younger audience.
The Characters:
I loved them all man.
Margaret-
I thought she felt very relatable in how she was closed off to others and really cared for her since page one. But she was at times frustrating. If I were her I would've read the comic before dismissing it as useless. And she was totally rude to one of the first friends she made. Like it's fine if you don't believe in the same things but there was no reason to treat him the way she did.
Boyd-
Was a sweetheart, I loved him. I too am friendless and obsessed with comics.
Sophie-
Was so pure and really embodied what it is to be the younger sister.
Lizzie-
I wanted to feel bad for her, but I just couldn't stand her.
Ratt-
He was such a fascinating character and he's creative and I just loved his backstory.
Overall:
If you are looking for a fun mystery/thriller middle grade with fun comic artwork to pick up, this was fantastic.
4/5 stars
Ok. So when I was in high school I got this for free from the school library when they were getting rid of books. I then was supposed to buddy read this with my friend but it didn't work out. Fast forward 4 years and I was trying to figure out if I should still keep this or not, or if I'd ever get around to it. So for October this year, since it's spooky I decided to pick it up. I am glad I did.
The Plot:
Was erie and felt like a more intricate R.L. Stine novel. Creepy abandoned mansion, a family death and the mystery behind that, comic books, and rats? It was so layered and although it's middle grade it doesn't dumb down or tone down it's content to belittle it's younger audience.
The Characters:
I loved them all man.
Margaret-
I thought she felt very relatable in how she was closed off to others and really cared for her since page one. But she was at times frustrating. If I were her I would've read the comic before dismissing it as useless. And she was totally rude to one of the first friends she made. Like it's fine if you don't believe in the same things but there was no reason to treat him the way she did.
Boyd-
Was a sweetheart, I loved him. I too am friendless and obsessed with comics.
Sophie-
Was so pure and really embodied what it is to be the younger sister.
Lizzie-
I wanted to feel bad for her, but I just couldn't stand her.
Ratt-
He was such a fascinating character and he's creative and I just loved his backstory.
Overall:
If you are looking for a fun mystery/thriller middle grade with fun comic artwork to pick up, this was fantastic.