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A review by sebnebula
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Lisa Jewell is a master in atmospheric writing, characterization, and making the most mundane moments so provocative and visceral. However, the mystery itself was over-explained and didn’t leave anything to the imagination, which it could have benefitted from. Can’t wait to read more from her!
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Kidnapping, Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Abandonment