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From the New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Girl and None of This Is True comes a “riveting” (PopSugar) and “acutely observed family drama” (People) that delves into the lingering aftermath of a young girl’s disappearance.
Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. Beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers, and half of a teenaged golden couple. Ellie was days away from an idyllic post-exams summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her.
And then she was gone.
Now, her mother Laurel Mack is trying to put her life back together. It’s been ten years since her daughter disappeared, seven years since her marriage ended, and only months since the last clue in Ellie’s case was unearthed. So when she meets an unexpectedly charming man in a café, no one is more surprised than Laurel at how quickly their flirtation develops into something deeper. Before she knows it, she’s meeting Floyd’s daughters—and his youngest, Poppy, takes Laurel’s breath away.
Because looking at Poppy is like looking at Ellie. And now, the unanswered questions she’s tried so hard to put to rest begin to haunt Laurel anew. Where did Ellie go? Did she really run away from home, as the police have long suspected, or was there a more sinister reason for her disappearance? Who is Floyd, really? And why does his daughter remind Laurel so viscerally of her own missing girl?
From the Publisher
Publisher : Atria Books; Reprint edition (November 6, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 1501154656
ISBN-13 : 978-1501154652
Lexile measure : HL760L
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.31 x 1 x 8.25 inches
Reviewer: Shelly F. D.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great read, amazing characterization, well written
Review: Lisa Jewell's "Then She Was Gone" is a gripping and haunting psychological thriller that really digs deep into the complexities of loss, grief, and the harrowing mysteries that lie beneath seemingly ordinary lives. While it is not hard to figure out the who (at least not all of the time), the what and why are always being questioned. I feel that the characters are truly well developed with rich layers of the natural complexities of inherent human cognition. You can relate or at least sympathize with each character at one point or another in their storyline.The novel centers around the disappearance of Ellie Mack, a bright and promising fifteen-year-old girl who vanishes without a trace. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives and timelines, weaving together the perspectives of Ellie's family members, investigators, and those connected to her life. The novel is littered with unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing until the final pages. The author adeptly builds tension and suspense, revealing clues and revelations that challenge perceptions and turn the story on its head over and over again.This book delivers a compelling exploration of loss, secrets, and the haunting aftermath of tragedy but it also shows the resiliency of the human spirit and how there can always be more...you just have to be open to it.
Reviewer: Kate
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: If you like a slow burn...
Review: This book is good, but man it sure could have been better. The build up to the actual story was more than half the book. It felt like I was being told the same thing over and over again.The being said, it was an imaginative plot and I did enjoy reading it. It just wasn't as much of an exciting page turner as I hoped it would be. Very well written for the Missing White Girl genre.
Reviewer: Cynthia Saypol
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Riveting and heart wrenching from the start
Review: Loved this intriguing but disturbing story. It captured my attention from the first paragraph. Highly recommend Looking forward to reading more from this author.
Reviewer: Lorraine Schneider
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellant Book
Review: This is my first Lisa Jewel book,and I anxious to read more. She is a wonderful writer ,and writes great stories. She is very refreshing!
Reviewer: NAW
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I Wish I Had Not Read It!
Review: This was a very disturbing novel. It was so tragic and horrific I wish I had not read it!
Reviewer: Thomsia Ayot
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent! A page turner!
Review: I enjoy well written novels, and this is one of the best I have read. It had an edge of contentment, but yet excitement at the same time. It kept me wondering how it would all end. I truly enjoyed reading this remarkable novel.
Reviewer: Russell J. Sanders
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Compelling tale
Review: Lisa Jewellâs Then She Was Gone is a fast-moving book with a compelling story. The tale of a woman whose daughter vanished ten years before is an examination of grief and the changes that a catastrophic personal event can bring to families. Told from several viewpoints, we not only get the backstory, but we also hear everything that intervened in the daughterâs life without the mother, the main character, knowing any of it until the very end. This is a mystery that takes a long time unraveling, but, whether through the authorâs intent or whether I was just in crack-solving mode, I figured out every major plot point long before the reveal. What made for continued reading was the fact that I had to find out if I was right plus all the little details that jumped on me, things I hadnât known, had wondered about, and hadnât figured out. Jewell is a good writerâevidenced by her many best-selling novelsâbut Iâm not sure I would read another of her books. Why? I donât really know. What I do know is that this one is well worth reading, and it might lead you to continue with her other books.
Reviewer: Joseph J. Truncale
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An interesting but also somewhat disturbing novel you may want to check out.
Review: As someone who loves all kinds of books from the many fascinating sciences to the often strange esoteric. I also like unusual thrillers that force you to turn the page to hurry and find out what happens next. While browsing on Amazon I came across this unusual and interesting 384-page soft cover book (Then she was gone by Lisa Jewell) book. This story takes place in Great Britain, but it could have been anywhere.I admit to finding this to be a page turning compelling read that was difficult to put down once I started the book. As someone with a law enforcement (many years ago) background I immediately suspected the person who is mentioned early in this thriller; however, I also found this book disturbing for reasons I am not going to reveal in this review. You will find out soon enough if you read this book.Unlike some reviewers who seem to enjoy giving too much information, which in my opinion may spoil it for those who are thinking of reading the book, I will just say, that if you like mysteries with an unusual theme with some strange and sometimes disturbing results, you may want to read this book. This is also a book about family who must deal with various issues.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Use of the Monadnock Straight Baton).
Reviewer: Kristyn Gower
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is a book I have already and purchased it for a friend on her birthday. Really good storyline if you like mystery and a bit of suspense.
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book catch up out attention from beginning to the end. Awesome. I was just wondering a different endpoint but that was a incredible experience to read this book
Reviewer: Snow explorer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Gosh this book didnât disappoint. It kept me glued to its pages! Itâs an incredibly sad story. Thank goodness Laurel and Poppy found one another. So well written. Deep characters and a full bodied plot. 5 stars all the way!
Reviewer: marina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Mystery, romance,thriller all in one book!Amazing author A MUST READ THRILLER ROMANCE BOOK
Reviewer: Innovativest
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Bien escrita, con detalle, hace que ames a sus personajes
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Customers find the story intricate and interesting. They describe the book as a great, entertaining read with well-written and flowing writing. Readers praise the characters as compelling and deep. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, heartbreaking story, and difficulty to put down.
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