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sarajuni's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, War, Suicide attempt, Medical content, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization
srogan88's review against another edition
4.0
This e-book was available for $1 just as I was finishing another book by the author so I snapped it up. Again, bits were predictable and a little contrived, but I still really enjoyed it. The story jumps around in the timeline and is told from the POV of at least 5 characters. I had trouble keeping some of the characters and timelines straight when I started, but by the middle, I had it all under control.
readtoramble's review against another edition
5.0
I haven't read a book like this one for so long, but as soon as I read the synopsis I knew I was going to enjoy it.
This book starts out really strong and it didn't drop my attention once, I read this in one sitting and I enjoyed it so much. I loved how this book had different themes and genres woven into the plot. We follow the characters as they go through family struggles, the story jumps back and forth from past to present and has an added surprise at every turn.
This book combines historical fiction, family saga, mental health, childbirth and motherhood, mystery, thriller and a long-kept family secret, all tied up with a ribbon and presented to the reader in such a beautiful way that you can't help but read on for more. I was so shocked by the ending, I never once imagined that there was anything more than all we had already gotten and I really enjoyed my time reading Emily Gunnis's book.
I've not read a book like this for so long, but now I want to read so many more like it, starting with the author's other book! I highly recommend.
This book starts out really strong and it didn't drop my attention once, I read this in one sitting and I enjoyed it so much. I loved how this book had different themes and genres woven into the plot. We follow the characters as they go through family struggles, the story jumps back and forth from past to present and has an added surprise at every turn.
This book combines historical fiction, family saga, mental health, childbirth and motherhood, mystery, thriller and a long-kept family secret, all tied up with a ribbon and presented to the reader in such a beautiful way that you can't help but read on for more. I was so shocked by the ending, I never once imagined that there was anything more than all we had already gotten and I really enjoyed my time reading Emily Gunnis's book.
I've not read a book like this for so long, but now I want to read so many more like it, starting with the author's other book! I highly recommend.
sarahs_bookish_life's review against another edition
4.0
This is a story that flicks between past and present. The past builds up nicely to what is happening in the present and I was on edge waiting to see how everything was going to come together.
The author deals with some tough subjects to do with mental health and domestic abuse. It made me have huge empathy for Rebecca and her mum at what they had to endure. Rebecca suffering more with the mental abuse of watching her mum being beaten day in and day out.
I love how the author weaves the characters lives together. Her story telling is wonderful, her words and descriptions draw you in, making you not want to go anywhere for a while. The mystery and suspense of what happened in the past, builds up and had me totally captured.
The Lost Child is a compulsive read that didn’t let me go. It was so easy to lose myself into these characters lives, desperate to know what secrets were being kept from me. This is the second novel I have read by the author and have to say I am becoming a huge fan. A compelling and addictive read.
My thanks to Anne Cater and Headline Review for a readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
The author deals with some tough subjects to do with mental health and domestic abuse. It made me have huge empathy for Rebecca and her mum at what they had to endure. Rebecca suffering more with the mental abuse of watching her mum being beaten day in and day out.
I love how the author weaves the characters lives together. Her story telling is wonderful, her words and descriptions draw you in, making you not want to go anywhere for a while. The mystery and suspense of what happened in the past, builds up and had me totally captured.
The Lost Child is a compulsive read that didn’t let me go. It was so easy to lose myself into these characters lives, desperate to know what secrets were being kept from me. This is the second novel I have read by the author and have to say I am becoming a huge fan. A compelling and addictive read.
My thanks to Anne Cater and Headline Review for a readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
readdrinkandbehappy's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, and Suicide
ashagirl719's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely amazing, heatbreaking and heart warming all at the same time! I cant stop thinking about the characters, this is a book that will stay with me
_cassandra__'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
pawstoodream's review against another edition
3.0
Now, this wasn’t an amazing read. Liked it but that’s it not more. Has no flow for me sometimes I felt confused when I read it.
I want to thank NetGalley, publisher for this early copy for an honest review.
I want to thank NetGalley, publisher for this early copy for an honest review.
filipavj's review against another edition
5.0
I always like a book that has the power to transport me to a place where I can get really emotional about the story reported.
I read it very quickly and I feel sorry that there was no more to read despite I know it had to end, and I think it was just the right time, but it's too bad it's over.
Good characters, good and simple plot, very strong theme.
The story is very well told and it has a very simple reading!
The character exchange is great not to tire and get several prisms of the same idea.
Really, really nice book.
I read it very quickly and I feel sorry that there was no more to read despite I know it had to end, and I think it was just the right time, but it's too bad it's over.
Good characters, good and simple plot, very strong theme.
The story is very well told and it has a very simple reading!
The character exchange is great not to tire and get several prisms of the same idea.
Really, really nice book.