A review by lottiegasp
Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips

dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I found this novel quite slow and grim throughout. I was expecting more of a traditional whodunit with a bit more intrigue and action. Instead it begins with the disappearance of two girls and then is mainly a slice of life of various people in the community who are affected by the disappearance over the following year. Many of the characters were living in a rut, many in an unhappy relationship and mostly do nothing to change their lives by the end of the chapter which I found quite depressing. About 2 thirds through the book I was not really enjoying it, but I did think the last 2 chapters tied it together in a satisfying way.
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