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And Then You Were Gone
by R.J. Jacobs
And Then You Were Gone begins with Emily and Paolo getting on a boat for a relaxing vacation on the water. Emily didn't seem comfortable with the water from the very beginning, but seemed to trust Paolo to keep them safe. Things take an unexpected turn when Emily wakes up the next morning and Paolo is nowhere to be found. When he is reported missing and an investigation begins, the detective suspects Emily had something to do with his disappearance. As evidence piles up that doesn't look good in Emily's favor, she must begin her own investigation into Paolo's disappearance. Her only real help is Paolo's best friend who is not too fond of her it seems.
I did enjoy this book, but life intervened and it actually took me quite a while to read it all the way through. I feel like the slow pace of the novel didn't help either, as I wasn't always in a rush to pick up where I left off. Most reviews seem to focus on Emily's bipolar disorder. Honestly, I didn't see that as a huge factor in the story, aside from medication being present at the scene and without her medication she seems to never sleep. Much of her other behavior I think can be explained as someone who wants closure after the sudden unexplained disappearance of someone they love. I don't want to give away any key points of the book, but I really didn't find the ending at all surprising. The motives behind the actions are quite unique for what I have read and made this story stand out to me.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I did enjoy this book, but life intervened and it actually took me quite a while to read it all the way through. I feel like the slow pace of the novel didn't help either, as I wasn't always in a rush to pick up where I left off. Most reviews seem to focus on Emily's bipolar disorder. Honestly, I didn't see that as a huge factor in the story, aside from medication being present at the scene and without her medication she seems to never sleep. Much of her other behavior I think can be explained as someone who wants closure after the sudden unexplained disappearance of someone they love. I don't want to give away any key points of the book, but I really didn't find the ending at all surprising. The motives behind the actions are quite unique for what I have read and made this story stand out to me.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.