mapmurph's review against another edition
5.0
What a fantastic book! I thought I had this story nailed down, right at the middle of the book. Then, plot twist! I knew it was coming but wasn't prepared.
Loved this book. Absolutely loved it! I am recommending it to all of family and friends that enjoy reading. I waited a long time for this book to become available at the library and it was well worth the wait.
Loved this book. Absolutely loved it! I am recommending it to all of family and friends that enjoy reading. I waited a long time for this book to become available at the library and it was well worth the wait.
lbarnhill3's review against another edition
4.0
I do think this is definitely relatable to anyone who’s ever felt a spark with someone and then BOOM!!! GHOSTED!! I still have some unresolved questions about other minor characters, but over all nice storyline. At times it felt like it dragged off on tangents into other characters lives (which is why I have some unresolved questions) otherwise it had a nice twist I didn’t see coming.
h2oseltzer's review against another edition
2.0
I rolled my eyes so many times during this book they got stuck in the back of my head.
morganbrabender's review against another edition
5.0
What a unique and riveting story! I loved every second and I'm glad I gave adult fiction a chance after this was recommended to me!
annebrooke's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. This is an interesting story but for me there was far too much emotionalism in it - I just didn't believe that Sarah would be quite so obsessed with the seven day affair she'd had with Eddie, after which he vanishes. But I can quite see why Rosie Walsh had to have that plot line as otherwise the very interesting story simply wouldn't happen.
The beginning is quite slow and it's not until later on, when we finally get Eddie's voice & viewpoint, that the interest levels begin to rise. After that, the story is basically top-notch. I liked Sarah's friends a great deal (though I was less keen on her as a character) and I quite liked Eddie though he should really have managed to find some professional care for his mother FAR earlier than he did!
However, it's the arc of the plot and the fabulous twist that is the real draw in this story - and it goes beyond any mere character irritations. It's rare for me to praise a book for its story line rather than its characterisation skills but this is the book to do that. The ending is simply brilliant - but not quite enough to make up for the slow start and the unlikelihood of Sarah's actions.
The beginning is quite slow and it's not until later on, when we finally get Eddie's voice & viewpoint, that the interest levels begin to rise. After that, the story is basically top-notch. I liked Sarah's friends a great deal (though I was less keen on her as a character) and I quite liked Eddie though he should really have managed to find some professional care for his mother FAR earlier than he did!
However, it's the arc of the plot and the fabulous twist that is the real draw in this story - and it goes beyond any mere character irritations. It's rare for me to praise a book for its story line rather than its characterisation skills but this is the book to do that. The ending is simply brilliant - but not quite enough to make up for the slow start and the unlikelihood of Sarah's actions.
carolynac29's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Couldn’t put it down once the pace of the story picked up but felt like this was one of those thrillers that relies on the reveal to be good.
michaela16180's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rachellep's review against another edition
4.0
This book is incredible, at first I thought it would be a modern story of a guy acting like a jerk but this book has a major twist, that I did not see coming. I highly recommend it and I don’t want to give too much away. It’s about two people who fell in love after spending a week together and the guy just go off the grid. Turns out they both didn’t share some key information about their past.
annamarie127's review against another edition
It was too slow for me and hard to get in to.