Reviews

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

jbapmasc's review against another edition

5.0

Maybe more like a 4.5, but I couldn't put it down so I'm giving it the 5. You pretty much have it figured out right away, but having all the details slowly unfold was a great read. Great characters. First time reading this author, but I would definitely read more of her.

eileenkadar's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

sassidylooksy's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

suzeliz's review against another edition

mysterious 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? No

4.0

x_katiebennettx's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I enjoyed this book. It was an easy read and I felt so much for Poppy. But I have found it one of the most predictable out of her books. 

kristinal_19's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jlk4's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I enjoyed reading this book, although I figured out what had happened and put the pieces together very quickly. I believe that might have been intentional though. I felt so many emotions reading this and it definitely had some very dark parts. I was shedding some tears at the end of it. Overall a great read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Rape, Suicide, and Kidnapping

tinyjellyfish's review against another edition

4.0

I don’t even know how to rate this I am absolutely depressed and so sad and crying real tears. That was very well written but also so horrifying. I hate people. 

Edit. I’m rating it 4 stars I think. I was imagining it to be a twisty turny thriller but in fact it was an unfolding of a heartbreaking true crime type story. 

edpetersen101's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

4.0

what_katie_read_in_ca's review against another edition

4.0

I basically read this in one day during a Memorial Day buddy read with one of my best friends! This is a fabulous book to read with someone else so you can discuss your theories and ideas about it as you read. An intriguing story but plenty of sad parts, I'll tell you that. I also wouldn't be lying if I told you I was crying at the end. I am happy to discover Lisa Jewell as I think I will be checking out more of her books. I picked this one up from a bookstore in Heathrow airport maybe a year and a half ago and waited all this time to read it!