Reviews - Little Girl Missing

89 reviews for:

Little Girl Missing

J.G. Roberts

3.36 AVERAGE

lucyselleyxx's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kaisbooknook's review against another edition

3.5

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

marisadurkin's review against another edition

1.75

mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

jzkeen32's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

davinareads's review against another edition

4.0

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

J.G. Roberts' "Little Girl Missing" is a thrilling rollercoaster that captivates the reader from start to finish. As I delved into this suspenseful tale, my heart raced with anticipation, propelled by the author's skillful narrative that expertly built tension. The seamless pacing left me eagerly flipping pages, eager to uncover the story's ultimate resolution.

Roberts demonstrates a mastery of character development, crafting a cast with relatable imperfections, drawing me into their lives. Even the antagonist, skillfully portrayed, evoked an immediate dislike, showcasing the author's prowess in characterization. The gradual revelation of puzzle pieces throughout the narrative added depth and intrigue to the story's unfolding.

However, amidst the gripping storyline, a noteworthy downside emerges in the portrayal of the police protagonist. Despite her central role, the character's ineffectiveness and the lack of smooth integration into the narrative felt somewhat incongruous. Despite being the focus of a series, she appeared more as a secondary figure rather than the primary lead, detracting slightly from the overall cohesion of the tale.

Overall, "Little Girl Missing" is a compelling read, featuring excellent writing and a captivating plot. Roberts successfully weaves an enthralling story, although the characterization of the central police figure might leave some readers wanting more depth. Despite this, the book remains a gripping thriller that keeps readers engaged until the final page.

lisa_library's review against another edition

3.75

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

booklybrittany's review against another edition

3.0

I picked this up during "stuff your Kindle day" because it sounded interesting and I was planning to buddy-read it with a friend. This book was relatively short and the mystery itself was pretty gripping, but it somehow still took me an entire week to read (not normal for me). I think my biggest issue was the writing style and the way the characters were written. I didn't feel like any of the characters had any depth to them and their interactions all felt very surface level. I don't know if this is J.G. Roberts' first novel, but that might be why (if it is). I think the story-telling capabilities are here, and the wrap-up made sense (mostly), but I would've liked the characters to feel more developed and their interactions/relationships with each other to make me feel something. I didn't really like any of the characters or care about them (besides Cassie and the cat named Pumpkin). Overall, interesting premise with a gripping story, but underdeveloped characters and surface-level emotions had me knocking a few stars off my rating.