A review by astoriareader
Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey

challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

SYNOPSIS
  • Maud is elderly & has dementia, which continues to worsen over time. She forgets where she is going, where she is, whether she has eaten, and more. Her daughter, Helen, takes care of her.
  • Maud writes herself notes as reminders. She constantly tries to focus on whether her best friend, Elizabeth, is missing.
  • At times, Maud recalls her childhood, where her sister, Sukey, also disappeared in 1946.

MY THOUGHTS
  • So beautifully written. Very unique premise.
  • Loved how these stories flow together. Maud seamlessly brought back to memories of her sister’s disappearance, and the two time lines alternate in the story.
  • Excellent character development. 
  • I couldn’t put it down. I was really invested in tying up all the loose ends.
  • Impressive execution, masterful story telling. 

TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️very unique premise. loved the execution and character development.
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