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Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy

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ali_miranda's review against another edition

3.0

It may have a bunch of errors here and there, but I found it really entertaining. However, the Dissapearances thing got me completely hooked from the beginning and it was a bit of a disappointment for the book to end in such a bland way. The worldbuilding was SO appealing to me that when things outside the box started happening I couldn't but feel cold about everything. Characters weren't much of an interest to me either, so I guess it's just that: a really entertaining book made up to have a nice time and forget it a couple of days after reading it.

sarahpreno's review against another edition

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5.0

I highly recommend this book! The characters are so well written and developed. The concept is unique and the reference to other literature is great.

harper11's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

4.0

Started off slow but really picked up in the second half. Very captivating, the Shakespeare was an interesting addition. The ending was very satisfying, the mysteries all clicked into place. Thoroughly enjoyed.

susanneverreads's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is a historical fiction that is about the disappearances of things we take for granted. From smells to stars, things have gone missing from the people of this book. After figuring out quickly this book was not at all what I thought it was, I was excited to see where it took me. For once, I knew almost nothing going in.

The mystery behind it and the ties to Shakespeare make this book worth reading. I had theories about what caused the disappearances but I never even got close.

aimeesreads's review against another edition

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4.0

A really imaginative and original book that flourishes in its way of words. The book had me hooked with every word helping to create the wartime town of Sterling and the weirdness surrounding it, and is full of Shakespeare references that you’ll enjoy, especially if you are a fan or know of his works.

astheplotthickens24's review against another edition

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5.0

“But really, aren't there bits of magic everywhere we look?' Dr. Clifton continues. 'We've just stopped seeing it that way.”

This book and I, just kinda click together.
The moment I set my eyes on the first line, I was immediately transported into the world of Sterling, it feels like I’m being into two places at the same time and I am so glad because I haven’t had that feeling in a while up until I stumbled --literally-- on to this book.

This book is suppose to be historical fiction, but I just don’t get that old timely kind of vibe. It feels modern and magical at the same time. The setting of the novel is in Sterling, a town wherein something disappears every seven years, this is my first time reading a novel with this kind of concept, this is entirely new to me and I just adore everything about it. This book has the ability to transport the readers into a new world by just merely using few lines, the characters are great, the vibe, the town, the variants, the people just fits the story perfectly and I honestly have no words for it but perfection.
Aila, I think, is one of my favorite characters so far. I love the fact the she feels real, you know? The way she thinks, the way she feels insecure about herself sometimes, even the way that she’s been having pimples, lol , she’s not perfect but she’s also not ordinary. I just love this girl.
William, oh my god, this guys is just perfection. I love everything about him. Every single damn thing.
This book do have some shortcomings but I don’t give two shits about it coz I’m officially adding it to my favorites. I do hope that they turn this one into a series although I’m pretty satisfied with the ending.

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