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oli70's review against another edition
3.0
i didnt love this. it’s probably a 2.75. gave it three stars though because it did briefly scare me in real. just so when i ran into someone around the corner i jumped.
ellabells's review against another edition
3.0
I couldn’t help but like this story - it’s one of those where it’s such a clever idea, you almost cannot believe no one has thought of it already.
Read it if: you're a true crime podcast buff
Don’t read it if: you want hard-boiled gore
This isn’t as dark as I expected, so if you like your thrillers fairly palatable this would be a good choice for you. Loved the presentation of female friendship and all its complexities and jealousies.
Others have complained about the audio delivery but I felt it was pretty spot on. The creepy characters are given irritating and whiny voices, which does potentially make you hate them more.
Read it if: you're a true crime podcast buff
Don’t read it if: you want hard-boiled gore
This isn’t as dark as I expected, so if you like your thrillers fairly palatable this would be a good choice for you. Loved the presentation of female friendship and all its complexities and jealousies.
Others have complained about the audio delivery but I felt it was pretty spot on. The creepy characters are given irritating and whiny voices, which does potentially make you hate them more.
amyw127's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
maeclair's review against another edition
4.0
I’m a fan of Natalie Barelli. This is the third book of hers I’ve read. I positively LOVED The Accident and The House Keeper. Missing Molly was an enjoyable read but not quite on par with the other two.
Molly Forster was the sole survivor the night her older sister and her parents were murdered. Only twelve at the time, she witnessed the killings and immediately went into hiding. Since then, she has lived under the radar through false identities. Now, her past has caught up with her in the form of a new podcast “Missing Molly,” which vows to discover what really happened to “little Molly.”
Sounds like a great set-up, right? Especially given Molly (now going by the name of Rachel) works for the newspaper that is producing the podcast. She ends up in a hands-on position, searching for answers, while trying to discourage interest in the podcast. Unable to do that, she tries to steer the focus away from finding Molly to what really happened the night of the killings—all the while trying to conceal her identity.
The first half of the book was exceptional. Molly’s panic has her acting erratically and making bad decisions. Her boyfriend (they have a young daughter together) and her closest friend fear she’s having psychotic episodes. The fast pace and drama kept me flipping pages. I really felt for Molly. Once she and a co-worker begin digging into the Forster family, mystery and investigative angles come into play. It’s clear the wrong person was convicted of the murders, and the true killer is still out there, getting closer to Molly so he can finish the job he started all those years ago.
Tension builds at the end, but I was disappointed in the overall revelation of the killer and the cover-up that took place. His appearance in Molly’s life happened too quickly, as did the wrap at the end. I did think the scenes that take place on a bridge were exceptionally good, and I was happy with the final ending. Overall, this is a diverting book and one that will certainly keep readers entertained. A solid read, just not on the level of some of Barelli’s other work. Either way, I remain a dedicated fan and look forward to other releases from this author. 3.5 stars rounded to 4 for review purposes.
Molly Forster was the sole survivor the night her older sister and her parents were murdered. Only twelve at the time, she witnessed the killings and immediately went into hiding. Since then, she has lived under the radar through false identities. Now, her past has caught up with her in the form of a new podcast “Missing Molly,” which vows to discover what really happened to “little Molly.”
Sounds like a great set-up, right? Especially given Molly (now going by the name of Rachel) works for the newspaper that is producing the podcast. She ends up in a hands-on position, searching for answers, while trying to discourage interest in the podcast. Unable to do that, she tries to steer the focus away from finding Molly to what really happened the night of the killings—all the while trying to conceal her identity.
The first half of the book was exceptional. Molly’s panic has her acting erratically and making bad decisions. Her boyfriend (they have a young daughter together) and her closest friend fear she’s having psychotic episodes. The fast pace and drama kept me flipping pages. I really felt for Molly. Once she and a co-worker begin digging into the Forster family, mystery and investigative angles come into play. It’s clear the wrong person was convicted of the murders, and the true killer is still out there, getting closer to Molly so he can finish the job he started all those years ago.
Tension builds at the end, but I was disappointed in the overall revelation of the killer and the cover-up that took place. His appearance in Molly’s life happened too quickly, as did the wrap at the end. I did think the scenes that take place on a bridge were exceptionally good, and I was happy with the final ending. Overall, this is a diverting book and one that will certainly keep readers entertained. A solid read, just not on the level of some of Barelli’s other work. Either way, I remain a dedicated fan and look forward to other releases from this author. 3.5 stars rounded to 4 for review purposes.
mandyb_75's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent!! Is she Molly, is she not? Is she crazy, maybe she’s not. I thought this was a really good book.
jtempleman321's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Good audiobook, kept my interest. Included in Audible Plus
stephaniebrassard's review against another edition
4.0
I liked that this book was from a different perspective than what’s usually written. Found there were some unnecessary details but overall thought it was a good book
txbooklover's review against another edition
4.0
A good twisty thriller with enough surprises to make it a fun read. As Rachel develops a podcast about a long missing girl, she struggles to keep her own identity secret and potentially solve the mystery of the missing child. While the characters aren't particularly likeable, they are well developed and keep the story moving along. 4.25/5 stars.
book_katalog's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Good suspenseful story.