cami19's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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? No
3.5
badassbookbestie's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, I couldn’t stop reading the book. I was so entranced into what was happening, and I clicked so well with the main character. I felt like she talked just like I would, and I felt that the characters acted in believable ways. I only give it a 4 because I felt that the story dragged on at times and could have moved at a faster pace...or maybe even had something more. Still such a great twist at the end!!
girlreading's review against another edition
3.0
The Lost and The Found was a book I was so excited to read. The synopsis gripped me from the moment I read it and for the most part it didn't disappoint. It was fast paced and I really enjoyed it. The only thing I didn't love me not was the fact that I guessed the plot twist within a few chapters so I kind of lost that suspense. I'm not sure wether the reason I guessed it is because I've read to many thrillers or because the ending was quite obvious? Nevertheless I did really enjoy it and I think this would be a great book to introduce someone into thrillers as a reading genre.
sooky's review against another edition
4.0
I love listening to Cat Clarke’s books on audio. They always focus on mainly one character and have quite a simple, and yet complex story. The plot itself is nothing complicated. When Faith was little, her six-year-old sister was kidnapped. Now, thirteen years later, she’s found wandering the streets, clutching her old teddy bear.
What was meant to be a happy reunion, is tainted by suspicion and a tinge of jealousy. Faith’s been dreaming about getting Laurel back, and yet, when it happens, she finds herself all sorts of paranoid. All the attention turning toward the family also makes her uncomfortable. It’s such a difficult situation. The joy of having her sister back, mixed with all the guilt. Because surely she should be just happy. Surely Laurel is just trying to catch up on all the missed years, missed opportunities to have friends, right? Surely she’s not after Faith’s boyfriend? Faith should just be happy her sister is not damaged beyond repair and is able to form bonds with others. No? You see? I told you, it’s complicated.
I loved the exploration into family dynamics, and especially the focus on sibling relationships.
What was meant to be a happy reunion, is tainted by suspicion and a tinge of jealousy. Faith’s been dreaming about getting Laurel back, and yet, when it happens, she finds herself all sorts of paranoid. All the attention turning toward the family also makes her uncomfortable. It’s such a difficult situation. The joy of having her sister back, mixed with all the guilt. Because surely she should be just happy. Surely Laurel is just trying to catch up on all the missed years, missed opportunities to have friends, right? Surely she’s not after Faith’s boyfriend? Faith should just be happy her sister is not damaged beyond repair and is able to form bonds with others. No? You see? I told you, it’s complicated.
I loved the exploration into family dynamics, and especially the focus on sibling relationships.
emilyjade23's review against another edition
5.0
Couldn't put this down, a proper gripping page-turner. Very different to the other Cat Clarke book that I've read. I absolutely loved it.
invisiblelife44's review against another edition
4.0
I may be the only one who feels this way, because I can find no one who talks about this:
I despair the ending. I really have never been so annoyed at a book. Seriously, their family get their' daughter' back and she disappears on them again, all the while Faith knows the truth knows where her sister is BURIED and doesn't want justice? I'm sorry I know it'd be painful but they deserve the truth. Laurel deserves a proper burial no??
I also found it incredibly obvious it'd be an impostor situation on page 36 the minute she denied a DNA test, I don't know if it was meant to be a massive plot twist or not, but it's certainly not my big issue with it.
The Lost and the found kept me gripped despite the fact that I knew where it was going, I still devoured it;which may be another reason why the ending really bugged me
I did love Michel's character & his relationship with Faith.
I enjoyed the more realistic relationship with her and Thomas too
If anyone has a different perspective that may help me be more rational about the ending, I just find it unfathomable honestly.
I despair the ending. I really have never been so annoyed at a book. Seriously, their family get their' daughter' back and she disappears on them again, all the while Faith knows the truth knows where her sister is BURIED and doesn't want justice? I'm sorry I know it'd be painful but they deserve the truth. Laurel deserves a proper burial no??
I also found it incredibly obvious it'd be an impostor situation on page 36 the minute she denied a DNA test, I don't know if it was meant to be a massive plot twist or not, but it's certainly not my big issue with it.
The Lost and the found kept me gripped despite the fact that I knew where it was going, I still devoured it;which may be another reason why the ending really bugged me
I did love Michel's character & his relationship with Faith.
I enjoyed the more realistic relationship with her and Thomas too
If anyone has a different perspective that may help me be more rational about the ending, I just find it unfathomable honestly.
rebeccas97's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book. All I will say is what a plot twist!