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A review by serahlunareads
Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister
medium-paced
3.75
It took me a long time to decide whether or not to rate this 3.5 or 4 stars. I eventually settled on 3.75 because life is hard, and I don't have time for these kind of decisions, ok?
The plot is extremely well thought out, and there are some cRaZy plot twists that I promise you will not see coming. It was all really exciting when those plot twists happened and pieces started falling into place. The rest of the book, however, felt incredibly slow. I normally fly through thrillers, but this one I think suffered from being *too* well thought out. My brain had to work hard to keep up with all the twists and turns and info being thrown at me. That mixed with the UK setting and dialogue made it hard for me to easily comprehend what I was reading a lot of times. (I fully accept that the issue with the UK setting and dialogue is my own personal issue and nothing against the author).
There were three parent/child relationships that took center stage, and it was fascinating how each relationship had their own unique qualities that set them apart from the others, as well as their own flaws. But it was very clear how much love each parent had for their child, and I appreciated the flaws because it made them feel all the more authentic.
Overall, I enjoyed this one, I just wish the pace was a little quicker in order to suck me in a bit more. I still very much recommend this to anyone that enjoyed a very twisty thriller that will leave you shocked more than once.
The plot is extremely well thought out, and there are some cRaZy plot twists that I promise you will not see coming. It was all really exciting when those plot twists happened and pieces started falling into place. The rest of the book, however, felt incredibly slow. I normally fly through thrillers, but this one I think suffered from being *too* well thought out. My brain had to work hard to keep up with all the twists and turns and info being thrown at me. That mixed with the UK setting and dialogue made it hard for me to easily comprehend what I was reading a lot of times. (I fully accept that the issue with the UK setting and dialogue is my own personal issue and nothing against the author).
There were three parent/child relationships that took center stage, and it was fascinating how each relationship had their own unique qualities that set them apart from the others, as well as their own flaws. But it was very clear how much love each parent had for their child, and I appreciated the flaws because it made them feel all the more authentic.
Overall, I enjoyed this one, I just wish the pace was a little quicker in order to suck me in a bit more. I still very much recommend this to anyone that enjoyed a very twisty thriller that will leave you shocked more than once.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.