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A review by l4uren_11
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
fast-paced
1.5
*listened to Audiobook,* small spoiler.*
Local woman missing:
two missing women who went missing from an affluent neighborhood 11 years ago. In the present, a teenage girl who has escaped from captivity has a startling connection to the missing women.
My thoughts:
While the intriguing blurb and premise initially drew me in, "Local Woman Missing" ultimately didn't resonate with me. The biggest hurdle was the writing style and multiple POVs. While I typically enjoy diverse perspectives, here, the four or so viewpoints led to confusion rather than depth. I believe sticking to two main characters would have strengthened the emotional connection and narrative clarity.
The plot developments frequently left me bewildered. While I typically enjoy unraveling mysteries alongside the characters, the predictability of the culprit ultimately left me feeling unsatisfied
It's important to acknowledge that listening to audiobooks can sometimes impact engagement, especially when the story isn't fully captivating. While I cannot definitively say whether reading the physical book would have enhanced my experience, I do believe a clearer narrative structure and streamlined plot would have significantly improved the overall impact.
Local woman missing:
two missing women who went missing from an affluent neighborhood 11 years ago. In the present, a teenage girl who has escaped from captivity has a startling connection to the missing women.
My thoughts:
While the intriguing blurb and premise initially drew me in, "Local Woman Missing" ultimately didn't resonate with me. The biggest hurdle was the writing style and multiple POVs. While I typically enjoy diverse perspectives, here, the four or so viewpoints led to confusion rather than depth. I believe sticking to two main characters would have strengthened the emotional connection and narrative clarity.
The plot developments frequently left me bewildered. While I typically enjoy unraveling mysteries alongside the characters, the predictability of the culprit ultimately left me feeling unsatisfied
It's important to acknowledge that listening to audiobooks can sometimes impact engagement, especially when the story isn't fully captivating. While I cannot definitively say whether reading the physical book would have enhanced my experience, I do believe a clearer narrative structure and streamlined plot would have significantly improved the overall impact.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Car accident