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apicard49's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
agustinap's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good book to listen to. It was pretty interesting but at times, I just wanted her to go to the police and be over with it all.
ashleysumm's review against another edition
5.0
Little Molly saw who killed her family... and she won't let them find her.
When Rachel Holloway returns to work after a family vacation, she is informed that the small newspaper she works for is quickly going under. As a last-ditch effort to save the business, her boss takes a newer employee's suggestion to do an investigative podcast. With the popularity of these types of podcasts rising, it could be just what they need to boost engagement and save the business. They are also informed that they only have 8 weeks to turn things around, so Rachel and her coworkers are a little anxious about how things will work, and wonder what they could possibly investigate on last-minute notice. Rachel's boss then announces he already has the perfect case for them to investigate... the case of Missing Molly, a girl who disappeared over a decade ago after her family was brutally murdered. He doesn't want to investigate the murder- he wants to find Missing Molly. When Rachel hears this, the room begins to close in on her and she desperately tries throwing other ideas out there, but everyone else is excited to find Molly Forster. This is bad news for Rachel because, well... she IS Molly Forster, and being found is a death sentence.
I discovered this audiobook by accident while looking up an old song on Spotify. Who knew Spotify had audiobooks? I sure didn't! I began listening to Missing Molly while showering, doing chores, and riding in the car. I was instantly hooked from the first chapter and was eager to listen to more of the story whenever I had a chance. This is my second audiobook ever, and interestingly enough, by the same author as the first audiobook I have ever enjoyed. Natalie Barelli did such an amazing job with this story. The characters and plot are well written and I loved the twists and turns along the way. It was so interesting to read about Rachel/Molly's history and what she had to do to survive. The narrator was perfect for the story, and sent shivers up my spine when voicing the "villians." I highly recommend this book to thriller lovers in audiobook or print form, but the audiobook is really an amazing listening experience!
When Rachel Holloway returns to work after a family vacation, she is informed that the small newspaper she works for is quickly going under. As a last-ditch effort to save the business, her boss takes a newer employee's suggestion to do an investigative podcast. With the popularity of these types of podcasts rising, it could be just what they need to boost engagement and save the business. They are also informed that they only have 8 weeks to turn things around, so Rachel and her coworkers are a little anxious about how things will work, and wonder what they could possibly investigate on last-minute notice. Rachel's boss then announces he already has the perfect case for them to investigate... the case of Missing Molly, a girl who disappeared over a decade ago after her family was brutally murdered. He doesn't want to investigate the murder- he wants to find Missing Molly. When Rachel hears this, the room begins to close in on her and she desperately tries throwing other ideas out there, but everyone else is excited to find Molly Forster. This is bad news for Rachel because, well... she IS Molly Forster, and being found is a death sentence.
I discovered this audiobook by accident while looking up an old song on Spotify. Who knew Spotify had audiobooks? I sure didn't! I began listening to Missing Molly while showering, doing chores, and riding in the car. I was instantly hooked from the first chapter and was eager to listen to more of the story whenever I had a chance. This is my second audiobook ever, and interestingly enough, by the same author as the first audiobook I have ever enjoyed. Natalie Barelli did such an amazing job with this story. The characters and plot are well written and I loved the twists and turns along the way. It was so interesting to read about Rachel/Molly's history and what she had to do to survive. The narrator was perfect for the story, and sent shivers up my spine when voicing the "villians." I highly recommend this book to thriller lovers in audiobook or print form, but the audiobook is really an amazing listening experience!
annamarie127's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ruthbyrne's review against another edition
3.0
This is a 3.5 star book for me! I think I would have given a little more if I didn’t think the end was so rush! Why she didn’t take the diary before? Why she waited until the end? Why she didn’t have any proves that she was Molly so her husband wouldn’t think she was crazy? Besides that the book is super good and it caught my attention since the beginning.
mhite11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
tpteacher's review against another edition
4.0
Page turner! Way better than some of the “popular” thrillers/suspense out there right now.
cosmicbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
This is one you can't put down. I listened to the audio book - the narration by Lucy Price-Lewis is excellent.
heidim's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I listened to this book as an audiobook. It was overall enjoyable and well performed. However it gets 3.5 stars as the main character made some truly stupid decisions (inviting a person you think may have killed your parents and sister to your home for dinner?!?!) and the story was a bit predictable in spots.
erika_reynolds20's review against another edition
3.0
This is a decent read, but if you read a lot of suspense, there is nothing in this book that will impress you. Molly Forster witnessed her family’s murder and went on the run, taking on a few identities. Rachel Holloway is the identity that stuck and the one she built a life around. When the newspaper she works for decides to create a podcast about finding out what happened to Molly, her life begins to unravel. I liked the premise and was invested in finding out what would happen to Rachel/Molly, but the ending felt very rushed and anti-climatic. It has a standard plot with no major twists. This is a quick and engaging read, but there’s nothing particularly special about it.