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And Then You Were Gone
by R.J. Jacobs
I received an advance digital copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
"If you came with a warning label attached to you," I asked, "what would it read?"
2.5 Stars | What a book. For me it didn't worked as a thriller or mystery book at all because I was constantly annoyed by Emily Firestone. Her name is as stupid as her decisions. I don't blame her because it was for her and her mind an extreme situation but it made the plot redicilous and predictable. Halfway through I knew how this would end (I have to admid that there has been one tiny surprise). Emily being bipolar didn't felt like an extra, more like a plot element and this, I think, was the biggest mistake Jacobs could do. There is nothing wrong with an unreliable protagonist, this can be extremly intriguing.
If the ending would have been able to surprise me I would have given this book 3 Stars. There were moments, which were really good written. For example the scenes between Cal and Emily where they talk about grief and try to process their loss: such a strong, emotional moment!
"If you came with a warning label attached to you," I asked, "what would it read?"
2.5 Stars | What a book. For me it didn't worked as a thriller or mystery book at all because I was constantly annoyed by Emily Firestone. Her name is as stupid as her decisions. I don't blame her because it was for her and her mind an extreme situation but it made the plot redicilous and predictable. Halfway through I knew how this would end (I have to admid that there has been one tiny surprise). Emily being bipolar didn't felt like an extra, more like a plot element and this, I think, was the biggest mistake Jacobs could do. There is nothing wrong with an unreliable protagonist, this can be extremly intriguing.
If the ending would have been able to surprise me I would have given this book 3 Stars. There were moments, which were really good written. For example the scenes between Cal and Emily where they talk about grief and try to process their loss: such a strong, emotional moment!