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Then She Was Gone: A Novel
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Girl and None of This Is True comes a “riveting” (PopSugar) and “acutely observed family drama” (People) that delves into the lingering aftermath of a young girl’s disappearance.
Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. Beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers, and half of a teenaged golden couple. Ellie was days away from an idyllic post-exams summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her.
And then she was gone.
Now, her mother Laurel Mack is trying to put her life back together. It’s been ten years since her daughter disappeared, seven years since her marriage ended, and only months since the last clue in Ellie’s case was unearthed. So when she meets an unexpectedly charming man in a café, no one is more surprised than Laurel at how quickly their flirtation develops into something deeper. Before she knows it, she’s meeting Floyd’s daughters—and his youngest, Poppy, takes Laurel’s breath away.
Because looking at Poppy is like looking at Ellie. And now, the unanswered questions she’s tried so hard to put to rest begin to haunt Laurel anew. Where did Ellie go? Did she really run away from home, as the police have long suspected, or was there a more sinister reason for her disappearance? Who is Floyd, really? And why does his daughter remind Laurel so viscerally of her own missing girl?
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Then She Was Gone: A Novel
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Happy Dog Owner –
Lisa Jewell is one of my favorite authors, and I’ve read about six of her novels and have enjoyed every one of them. However, this is the first novel that I didn’t rate five stars. It was good and definitely worth reading, but it didn’t rise to the same level of excellence as the five previous books that I’ve read over the past couple of years.
Cindy Kline –
I began to see how it fit together, and loved the way the story unfolded and the writing flowed. The characters were such breakable people. I recommend it.
Melissa –
Worth the read!
Twisted. Great character development.
Kindle Customer –
This book catch up out attention from beginning to the end. Awesome. I was just wondering a different endpoint but that was a incredible experience to read this book
Innovativest –
Bien escrita, con detalle, hace que ames a sus personajes
pelalith –
bien reçu. Très rapidement. Conforme à ma commande. Livre comandé pour mon fils de 14 ans qui s’ennuyait en classe: correspond à ses attentes
A. Rowley –
I’ve read another book by Lisa Jewell that were better (None of This Was True), and if this had been the first book I had read by her, I probably wouldn’t pick up another. The story is certainly grim, but it’s pretty each to piece it together. In fairness though, it was engaging enough that I finished it, just to see if it came together the way I suspected.
Joseph J. Truncale –
As someone who loves all kinds of books from the many fascinating sciences to the often strange esoteric. I also like unusual thrillers that force you to turn the page to hurry and find out what happens next. While browsing on Amazon I came across this unusual and interesting 384-page soft cover book (Then she was gone by Lisa Jewell) book. This story takes place in Great Britain, but it could have been anywhere.
I admit to finding this to be a page turning compelling read that was difficult to put down once I started the book. As someone with a law enforcement (many years ago) background I immediately suspected the person who is mentioned early in this thriller; however, I also found this book disturbing for reasons I am not going to reveal in this review. You will find out soon enough if you read this book.
Unlike some reviewers who seem to enjoy giving too much information, which in my opinion may spoil it for those who are thinking of reading the book, I will just say, that if you like mysteries with an unusual theme with some strange and sometimes disturbing results, you may want to read this book. This is also a book about family who must deal with various issues.
Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Use of the Monadnock Straight Baton).
Monica –
Great book. Couldn’t put it down ! The author creates the mystery and the way it is solved is crazy… plus you find out more awful events have happened
Russell J. Sanders –
Lisa Jewell’s Then She Was Gone is a fast-moving book with a compelling story. The tale of a woman whose daughter vanished ten years before is an examination of grief and the changes that a catastrophic personal event can bring to families. Told from several viewpoints, we not only get the backstory, but we also hear everything that intervened in the daughter’s life without the mother, the main character, knowing any of it until the very end. This is a mystery that takes a long time unraveling, but, whether through the author’s intent or whether I was just in crack-solving mode, I figured out every major plot point long before the reveal. What made for continued reading was the fact that I had to find out if I was right plus all the little details that jumped on me, things I hadn’t known, had wondered about, and hadn’t figured out. Jewell is a good writer—evidenced by her many best-selling novels—but I’m not sure I would read another of her books. Why? I don’t really know. What I do know is that this one is well worth reading, and it might lead you to continue with her other books.
S Andrew –
Lisa Jewell has not disappointed with this book. Engrossing read!
Shelly F. D. –
Lisa Jewell’s “Then She Was Gone” is a gripping and haunting psychological thriller that really digs deep into the complexities of loss, grief, and the harrowing mysteries that lie beneath seemingly ordinary lives. While it is not hard to figure out the who (at least not all of the time), the what and why are always being questioned. I feel that the characters are truly well developed with rich layers of the natural complexities of inherent human cognition. You can relate or at least sympathize with each character at one point or another in their storyline.
The novel centers around the disappearance of Ellie Mack, a bright and promising fifteen-year-old girl who vanishes without a trace. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives and timelines, weaving together the perspectives of Ellie’s family members, investigators, and those connected to her life. The novel is littered with unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing until the final pages. The author adeptly builds tension and suspense, revealing clues and revelations that challenge perceptions and turn the story on its head over and over again.
This book delivers a compelling exploration of loss, secrets, and the haunting aftermath of tragedy but it also shows the resiliency of the human spirit and how there can always be more…you just have to be open to it.
Sara –
*spoilers*
I love love love Lisa’s books! This story was no exception! It was well written although a bit repetitive at the beginning, I would have liked titled parts to tell us who’s POV it was in but apart from that a stellar book. I think the ending was okay but would have preferred a different twist there whether we learnt about the families feeling towards the whole story or
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maybe Floyd not having to die and Laurel accepting him, I don’t know I feel like something was missing at the end.