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dmd95's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cpriley401's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jencunn2024's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve known about this novel since it came out and I am so glad I finally read it! Plenty of mystery and twists! I would recommend print and audio — don’t think it would matter much.
tbgr_l57l's review against another edition
4.0
4.25/5 stars for [b:Missing Molly|37648938|Missing Molly|Natalie Barelli|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1513889884s/37648938.jpg|59240028] by [a:Natalie Barelli|15369850|Natalie Barelli|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1515652719p2/15369850.jpg]!
Thank you, Pikko's House, The Last Bureau, and NetGalley, for the ARC I was given of Missing Molly by Natalie Barelli. My rating and review are nothing but honest and non-biased.
Missing Molly is a psychological thriller that kept me at the edge of my seat. It was honest, intriguing, and cunning. I must admit, it didn’t have a grasp on me during the first few chapters. However, after that, I couldn’t stop reading.
Missing Molly is about a woman, Rachel Holloway, that witnessed a tragic incident when she was just at the age of 9 years old, wherein a family was brutally murdered at the comforts of their own home. The parents, Jack and Mary Forster, as well as their daughter, Grace, were killed. There was one survivor, however. And her name was Molly Forster, another daughter of Jack and Mary, and sister of Grace. No one knew what exactly became of her fate, except for Rachel Holloway, because Rachel Holloway is Molly Forster. She has been in hiding, changing identities and locations, in fear of the man that murdered her family, who was still out there, looking for her.
The first few chapters were a bit slow, but it was understandable because it was just the beginning. I’m glad I didn’t put it down. The plot had a lot of turns, but not as much twists as I had expected. I loved Barelli’s easy writing and the fact that this novel went on for how long it needed to be.
As I mentioned, I found the novel very true and real. Some people may think that this plot has too many wounds and that it is very heavy, when it is in fact reality, and shouldn’t be shielded for being that way. Although, I do understand that plots like these aren’t for everybody, and that it may trigger emotions. I don’t exactly recommend this novel for those who couldn’t take works like ‘Too Late’ and ‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover. Please take the warnings seriously, and don’t just read the book knowing you might not handle it and write a review on how bad it is for that matter.
Natalie Barelli did a fine job with this novel, and I’m looking forward to reading more of her work.
Thank you, Pikko's House, The Last Bureau, and NetGalley, for the ARC I was given of Missing Molly by Natalie Barelli. My rating and review are nothing but honest and non-biased.
Missing Molly is a psychological thriller that kept me at the edge of my seat. It was honest, intriguing, and cunning. I must admit, it didn’t have a grasp on me during the first few chapters. However, after that, I couldn’t stop reading.
Missing Molly is about a woman, Rachel Holloway, that witnessed a tragic incident when she was just at the age of 9 years old, wherein a family was brutally murdered at the comforts of their own home. The parents, Jack and Mary Forster, as well as their daughter, Grace, were killed. There was one survivor, however. And her name was Molly Forster, another daughter of Jack and Mary, and sister of Grace. No one knew what exactly became of her fate, except for Rachel Holloway, because Rachel Holloway is Molly Forster. She has been in hiding, changing identities and locations, in fear of the man that murdered her family, who was still out there, looking for her.
The first few chapters were a bit slow, but it was understandable because it was just the beginning. I’m glad I didn’t put it down. The plot had a lot of turns, but not as much twists as I had expected. I loved Barelli’s easy writing and the fact that this novel went on for how long it needed to be.
As I mentioned, I found the novel very true and real. Some people may think that this plot has too many wounds and that it is very heavy, when it is in fact reality, and shouldn’t be shielded for being that way. Although, I do understand that plots like these aren’t for everybody, and that it may trigger emotions. I don’t exactly recommend this novel for those who couldn’t take works like ‘Too Late’ and ‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover. Please take the warnings seriously, and don’t just read the book knowing you might not handle it and write a review on how bad it is for that matter.
Natalie Barelli did a fine job with this novel, and I’m looking forward to reading more of her work.
miranda_reyes's review against another edition
4.0
originally gave it 3 stars but fuck it here’s 4 stars. despite a hoard of plot holes it was a good and fun read.
looking4alexis's review against another edition
1.0
was very interested in the plot, but then it got slow... or i lost interest. who can tell? i finished this by missing some things (fell asleep, couldn't remember where i left off) and turning the speed up to 1.4.
ckozik1017's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Forced institutionalization, and Kidnapping
marissaknee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
becklesbookcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0