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robinlovesreading's review
4.0
Erika has taken young daughter Alice to her father's apartment to retrieve a forgotten toy. When the elevator suddenly stops on a particular floor, Alice slips out and immediately disappears. It has happened suddenly and now Alice is nowhere to be found. The timing is especially devastating to Erika as it was her plan that this would be Alice's last time seeing her father.
Erika had lived in an emotionally abusive marriage and left her husband Michael six months after Alice was born. Things have not gone well over the past several years and now Erika no longer wants Michael to have visitation with Alice. The question Erika is grappling with is whether Alice is lost or has Michael had a hand in actually kidnapping her? Erika experiences a maelstrom of emotions while searching for Alice, especially as the story vacillates between then and now.
The Day I Lost You is utterly thrilling. I read with eager anticipation as Erika feverishly searched for her daughter. And, wow! There were surprising twists, but it was the ending that offered a truly shocking conclusion. It was completely unexpected. This was a true psychological thriller that kept me on my toes. Alex Sinclair is an author that I will certainly watch out for.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
Date of publication: July 13, 2018
Erika had lived in an emotionally abusive marriage and left her husband Michael six months after Alice was born. Things have not gone well over the past several years and now Erika no longer wants Michael to have visitation with Alice. The question Erika is grappling with is whether Alice is lost or has Michael had a hand in actually kidnapping her? Erika experiences a maelstrom of emotions while searching for Alice, especially as the story vacillates between then and now.
The Day I Lost You is utterly thrilling. I read with eager anticipation as Erika feverishly searched for her daughter. And, wow! There were surprising twists, but it was the ending that offered a truly shocking conclusion. It was completely unexpected. This was a true psychological thriller that kept me on my toes. Alex Sinclair is an author that I will certainly watch out for.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
Date of publication: July 13, 2018
lisalikestoread's review
4.0
Like any parent of a small child, the premise of this book, a small child who runs off and vanishes from her mother without a trace, is a heart-stopping panicked feeling that I was definitely on board with from the very start of this novel. Erika is a single mother, having had an acrimonious separation from her workaholic controlling ex-partner Michael when her daughter was six months old. While visiting Michael's apartment building to pick up a left-behind toy, Alice, her four year old daughter, runs out of the elevator which opens on the wrong floor, and before she can follow her, Erika winds up stuck behind in the lift. Alice is gone.
Alex Sinclair weaves a tale in the present but flashing back through the relationship of Michael and Erika and her life with Alice (who she calls by her pet name, Bunny). It's got many twists and turns that kept me on my toes, I raced through to the end and nothing prepared me for the twist at the finish - make sure to keep reading to the very last! Looking forward to reading more from this author.
Alex Sinclair weaves a tale in the present but flashing back through the relationship of Michael and Erika and her life with Alice (who she calls by her pet name, Bunny). It's got many twists and turns that kept me on my toes, I raced through to the end and nothing prepared me for the twist at the finish - make sure to keep reading to the very last! Looking forward to reading more from this author.
leona_omahony's review
2.0
Unfortunately I really struggled with this book. I found the characters extremely annoying and wanted to shout at them from my kindle . At times I felt like giving up but I persevered to the end, admittedly skimming pages as I went along . The last 10% of he book was ok but still not one I would recommend.
annc's review
5.0
A brilliant read. You can feel Erika’s fear,desperation, and frustration in this claustrophobic setting. Great pace and an amazing ending
zupa_czyta's review against another edition
3.0
3,5/5
Gdybym miała jednym słowem określić tę powieść, napisałabym, że jest "dziwna". Dziwni bohaterowie, dziwne (niespotykane) miejsce akcji, dziwne rozwiązania fabularne. Dziwy nad dziwami, mówię Wam.
Zacznijmy od postaci - mieszkańcy wieżowca tworzą prawdziwy "Freak Show", jeden jest bardziej podejrzany od drugiego, każdego posądzasz o nieczyste zamiary. Stojąca w centrum akcji Erika - matka, która zgubiła córeczkę na szóstym piętrze apartamentowca - podejmuje kompletnie bezsensowne decyzje. Zaszło to na tyle daleko, że w pewnych momentach, gdy czytałam o jej całkowicie pozbawionych logiki zachowaniach, tak mi ręce opadały, że mogłam sznurówki na stojąco zawiązywać. Reszta postaci to, jak już wspomniałam, plejada dziwolągów, którzy nie każdemu mogą przypaść do gustu.
Bardzo dużym plusem było, według mnie, umiejscowienie akcji na piętrach wieżowca i decyzja autora, by opisywane wydarzenia rozgrywały się na przestrzeni kilku godzin. Akcja jest więc wartka, czyta się to całkiem dobrze, brakuje jednak w tym wszystkim trochę napięcia.
Autor poprawił się jednak na sam koniec, bo gdy wydawało mi się, że książka zbyt szybko zmierza ku końcowi i nie wydarzy się tu już nic spektakularnego, Sinclair udowodnił mi, że wie, co to znaczy finał z przytupem.
Jeśli macie ochotę na niezbyt wymagający (i odrobinę zaskakujący) thriller, który raczej nie zostanie w Waszej pamięci na długo, ale za to połkniecie go w kilka godzin, sięgnijcie po "Szóste piętro".
Gdybym miała jednym słowem określić tę powieść, napisałabym, że jest "dziwna". Dziwni bohaterowie, dziwne (niespotykane) miejsce akcji, dziwne rozwiązania fabularne. Dziwy nad dziwami, mówię Wam.
Zacznijmy od postaci - mieszkańcy wieżowca tworzą prawdziwy "Freak Show", jeden jest bardziej podejrzany od drugiego, każdego posądzasz o nieczyste zamiary. Stojąca w centrum akcji Erika - matka, która zgubiła córeczkę na szóstym piętrze apartamentowca - podejmuje kompletnie bezsensowne decyzje. Zaszło to na tyle daleko, że w pewnych momentach, gdy czytałam o jej całkowicie pozbawionych logiki zachowaniach, tak mi ręce opadały, że mogłam sznurówki na stojąco zawiązywać. Reszta postaci to, jak już wspomniałam, plejada dziwolągów, którzy nie każdemu mogą przypaść do gustu.
Bardzo dużym plusem było, według mnie, umiejscowienie akcji na piętrach wieżowca i decyzja autora, by opisywane wydarzenia rozgrywały się na przestrzeni kilku godzin. Akcja jest więc wartka, czyta się to całkiem dobrze, brakuje jednak w tym wszystkim trochę napięcia.
Autor poprawił się jednak na sam koniec, bo gdy wydawało mi się, że książka zbyt szybko zmierza ku końcowi i nie wydarzy się tu już nic spektakularnego, Sinclair udowodnił mi, że wie, co to znaczy finał z przytupem.
Jeśli macie ochotę na niezbyt wymagający (i odrobinę zaskakujący) thriller, który raczej nie zostanie w Waszej pamięci na długo, ale za to połkniecie go w kilka godzin, sięgnijcie po "Szóste piętro".
natxv's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
3 stars just because of the mind-blowing plot twist at the end
litwife's review
4.0
I was recently sent an advanced copy of The Day I Lost You by Alex Sinclair and holy plot twist, Batman! Other than a handful of flashbacks, the entire story unfolds over the course of a few hours. Sinclair’s writing style & meticulous attention to detail spin an absolutely captivating story that will leave you reeling. It is difficult to explain but, if it weren’t for the mention of modern technologies such as smartphones, the air of refinement in the author’s writing style would make me swear this takes place in the 50’s or early 60’s. Despite her self loathing, Ericka, the main character, compels the reader to care & especially tugs at the heart strings of any parent. Even in the midst of the most far-fetched circumstances, you can still imagine yourself in her situation & literally feel her pain. This is one of those books that makes your mind run a marathon. From the beginning, I was swept up into the mystery & found myself going back to reread previous sections several times thinking I’d finally put it all together. Still, the ending was beyond even the craziest scenarios I’d come up with. I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll leave it at that & also say that I was very impressed with Sinclair’s apparent understanding of the inner workings of a psychologically handicapped mind. The characters’ “self talk” was textbook & again, the detail was exquisite. My only advice is not to start this one until you have enough time to finish it all at once. Otherwise, it’ll drive you crazy!
melplays9000's review against another edition
2.0
More of a 2.5.
I didn't love this book, I just found i didn't really care, none of it really had any impact on me. I didn't like Erica as a narrator and I didn't trust her judgment of the situation. I understand that a mother put in her situation would have been very emotional but I felt Erica jumped to really out there conclusions to everything she saw and we were just supposed to take it as fact.
I found the big plot twist to be a bit unbelievable and it just didn't really have the impact on me that I was looking for.
I didn't hate this book, just could have gone my entire life without reading it and I wouldn't have been missing out. :/
I didn't love this book, I just found i didn't really care, none of it really had any impact on me. I didn't like Erica as a narrator and I didn't trust her judgment of the situation. I understand that a mother put in her situation would have been very emotional but I felt Erica jumped to really out there conclusions to everything she saw and we were just supposed to take it as fact.
I found the big plot twist to be a bit unbelievable and it just didn't really have the impact on me that I was looking for.
I didn't hate this book, just could have gone my entire life without reading it and I wouldn't have been missing out. :/
emjayae149's review
2.0
THE DAY I LOST YOU by Alex Sinclair has an interesting premise; a faulty elevator leaves Erika Rice separated from her young daughter, Alice. The building is secure, access is restricted to pass holders, yet there is no sign of Alice. Is she simply lost? Or is there something more sinister at play?
I quite enjoyed the author’s writing. Erika’s panic at losing Alice is palpable and the tension builds nicely the further the story progresses. However, I felt the plot execution was unsuccessful. Inconsistencies in the story and some highly questionable actions on the part of several characters result in an overall implausible read.
Even though this one’s not for me, I would happily give the author’s other books a go.
* I received a review copy courtesy of Netgalley and the publisher
I quite enjoyed the author’s writing. Erika’s panic at losing Alice is palpable and the tension builds nicely the further the story progresses. However, I felt the plot execution was unsuccessful. Inconsistencies in the story and some highly questionable actions on the part of several characters result in an overall implausible read.
Even though this one’s not for me, I would happily give the author’s other books a go.
* I received a review copy courtesy of Netgalley and the publisher
lisabreads's review
2.0
The Day I Lost You centres around Erika now and in the past. She is visiting her ex-husband with her daughter Alice when the elevators stop and Alice slips away. Erika if frantic to find her and searches the whole building. I have to rate this one so low because I thought the whole thing was obvious and rediculous. It’s not often I guess the “shocking” plot twist early but I knew how it was going in the first few chapters and that just took my enjoyment of the whole book away. Thank you Bookouture for the e-galley in exchange for an honest review. The Day I Lost You is available July 13, 2018.