Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Review originally published onย Goodreadsย – May 7, 2019.
๐Then She Was Gone๐
๐Lisa Jewell
๐ Series: No
๐ Genre: Thriller / Mystery
๐ POV: Multi POV (First, Second & Third varying through chapters)
๐ Cliffhanger:
โ Trigger Warnings: Murder. Stalking. Obsession. Child Abuse.
โ Recommended for: Fans of family mysteries.
Then She Was Gone was a wonder for me to read. I have two books of Lisa Jewell from many many years ago, and this was not her genre. I am half-surprised and half-proud for how beautifully written this book was.
The major plot points and plot twists of this story can be anticipated or guessed if you are a fan of mysteries, but this did not hinder me from enjoying it. The story is still as bizaare and creepy and horrifying, come to think of it.
I love the alternating narrations that get you bouncing through the feelings and thoughts of multiple characters. Second person POV even gives me a creepier feeling, so there’s a plus.
I would definitely like to check out more of Lisa Jewell’s recent books. She is a good one.
โ THE CRITERIA โ
๐ป Blurb:โญโญโญโญโญ
A mom, lost child and the child’s lookalike. I’m sold.
๐ป Hero: N/A
๐ป Heroine:โญโญโญโญโญ
Strong and brave. I admire her a lot.
๐ป Support Characters:โญโญโญโญโญ All the other characters gave so much “creep” and extra “spook”.
๐ป Writing Style:โญโญโญโญโญ
I loved her then. I still love her now.
๐ป Character Development:โญโญโญโญ
Surprised with most character decisions.
๐ป Scare/Thrill Factor: โญโญโญโญ
Had me looking behind me a few times.
๐ป Pacing:โญโญโญโญ
Knows when to rush, scare and tug at your heartstrings.
๐ป Ending:โญโญโญโญโญ
Perfectly executed and what they deserved given the circumstances.
๐ป Page Turner:โญโญโญโญโญ
๐ป Book Cover:โญโญโญโญโญ
Very pretty. Have to admit, it’s what attracted me to add this to the TBR.
โFINAL VERDICT: 4.7/5 โ
