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The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
3.5
3.5!
This is only my second Lisa Jewell book, and I will say I am still so impressed by her writing style and storytelling!
Any negative part of this review I want to promise is purely due to personal preference and not the quality of the book or story.
Although I found the 'twists' somewhat predictable, it didn't diminish the enjoyment of the story.
The multiple POVs and time periods were well done, and I think it built a great picture of each character and gave us a 360 look at the different responses to tragedy and loss.
This book is VERY motherhood heavy. For many, that's going to be a great plus! But for someone like me who won't ever connect with a character on that level, I felt like I got the points the author was trying to make rather thoroughly and the continuous references back to birth and motherhood began to feel more tedious than character building.
Other than that, it's an enjoyable read!
P.S. Not tokophobia friendly
This is only my second Lisa Jewell book, and I will say I am still so impressed by her writing style and storytelling!
Any negative part of this review I want to promise is purely due to personal preference and not the quality of the book or story.
Although I found the 'twists' somewhat predictable, it didn't diminish the enjoyment of the story.
The multiple POVs and time periods were well done, and I think it built a great picture of each character and gave us a 360 look at the different responses to tragedy and loss.
This book is VERY motherhood heavy. For many, that's going to be a great plus! But for someone like me who won't ever connect with a character on that level, I felt like I got the points the author was trying to make rather thoroughly and the continuous references back to birth and motherhood began to feel more tedious than character building.
Other than that, it's an enjoyable read!
P.S. Not tokophobia friendly