A review by writesofluid
Missing Rose by Linda Newbery

4.0

I really enjoyed the characterisation in this book - both Anna and her mother are still feeling the effects from their pasts and the tension that comes about through this is brilliant. Rose's disappearance remains a captivating mystery up until the climax, with both Anna and her mother each breaking down in the run up; Anna regarding her relationship and her mother regarding her sanity. The only criticism I have is that Rose's character, and the outcome, left questions unanswered. Though it's quite easy to brush bad memories under the carpet, I was disappointed that the outcome in this case remained "cold" and devoid of the sort of emotions you might expect. Yet, despite being a disappointment for me subjectively, this doesn't mean that the outcome is negative plot or character-wise; as I say, it's perfectly valid and really makes you think.