A review by emeraldsanto
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was the second novel by Lisa Jewell I picked up, after "Watching You" (which I liked better).
I definitely enjoyed this story but as other readers have mentioned, the constant back and forth between time periods can get a little confusing at times; especially in the beginning as you're still learning the characters' names.
Once I managed to get over this small burden, I found the storyline to be quite diverse as it explored many different aspects of the same event through a cast of characters experiencing it in different times in parallel.
However, I was expecting more twists and turns along the way (I don't think I gasped even once throughout).
I definitely enjoyed this story but as other readers have mentioned, the constant back and forth between time periods can get a little confusing at times; especially in the beginning as you're still learning the characters' names.
Once I managed to get over this small burden, I found the storyline to be quite diverse as it explored many different aspects of the same event through a cast of characters experiencing it in different times in parallel.
However, I was expecting more twists and turns along the way (I don't think I gasped even once throughout).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, Confinement, Death, Murder, Pregnancy, and Grief
Minor: Rape and Drug use