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Then She Was Gone
Then She Was Gone
Author: Lisa Jewell
The lingering aftermath of a young girl’s disappearance... Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen and 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 o...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781501154652
ISBN-10: 1501154656
Publication Date: 11/6/2018
Pages: 384
Edition: Reprint
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 125 ratings
Publisher: Atria Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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alterlisa avatar reviewed Then She Was Gone on + 335 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Ahhh, a very satisfying read!!!

Although I thought I had figured out part of this mystery, I was pleased that the author threw in enough curves to keep me guessing but still stay true to the story. It was at times horrifying and totally had me wiping tears from my face while still offering a look at the resilience of the human soul.

All of the characters were well flushed out and even the minor ones were believable. The villains were evil but still humanized by the events in their lives. In general, I don't like a story told from multiple viewpoints but it absolutely worked in this instance.

As a parent, I can't imagine the unbelievable horror of having a child disappear without knowing what has happened but I'm not sure if Laurel had known the intimate details of Ellie's disappearance if it could have been any less horrifying. While there is a satisfying ending to the story, the trip is full of bumps and turns that makes it impossible to slow down or take a break until the end is reached.
emeraldfrog avatar reviewed Then She Was Gone on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was a book club choice, and the feedback was mixed. Half of the club loved it, and the other half couldn't stand it. I'm in the latter. The author's writing style was brisk, but it wasn't hard to figure out what happened, the only question was how. And the missing girl and the terrible impact it had on her family was heartbreaking. I couldn't get past it.
reading-galore avatar reviewed Then She Was Gone on + 115 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Each chapter of this suspenseful story reveals a little bit more of the truth about what happened to the missing daughter, Ellie Mack. Told from multiple points of view, it is a disturbing and gripping story that is difficult to put down. I found that it played upon my own fears as a mother in wanting to protect my children from those who are sick and disturbed. Yet you realize that it is impossible to totally do so. This book propels you down a path that you hope in reality you will never have to take yourself. My only real complaint as an American is that this book has far too many British usage words that make reading it a bit slower as you convert the British word to an American word (jumper=sweater, boot=trunk, etc.) However, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this somewhat twisted thriller.
junie avatar reviewed Then She Was Gone on + 630 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
An addictive tale of a missing 15 year old girl that had me hooked in the beginning.
The twists and turns made me dizzy, the ending was heartbreaking, spellbinding and kind of creepy.
A very emotional, sad book.
eadieburke avatar reviewed Then She Was Gone on + 1635 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
When Laurel Mack's daughter, Ellie, disappears, Laurel's family and life falls apart. 10 years have past and Laurel has decided to move on. She meets a man who has a daughter named Poppy who reminds Laurel of Ellie which gives Laurel a lot of unanswered questions once more. This book kept me hooked from the very beginning. The story is told with 4 POV and just when you think that you have figured out what happened to Ellie, Lisa Jewell throws out some twists and the doubts begin. It is a very emotional and heart wrenching read. This was my first Lisa Jewell book but won't be my last.
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legz avatar reviewed Then She Was Gone on + 509 more book reviews
A long winded tale that was too wordy & not at all worth the read. Told from different POV's the story is about selfish mom Laurel and her life playing out while trying to find her missing daughter Ellie. The then and now story is a convoluted boring journey that seems to allude to something different but doesn't. Laurel focuses everything on Ellie leaving her other two kids and husband in the dust. A new relationship for her with Floyd and his daughter Poppy reminds her of Ellie and they have connections to Ellie's past that plays out into a far fetched and tidy wrap up ending. This is my second book by the author & I didn't like the British style language and the story could've been told in less words and unneeded descriptions so I will not continue with this autho
berd avatar reviewed Then She Was Gone on + 214 more book reviews
It seems like this is one of those books that you will either really love or you'll really hate. I got pulled in fairly quickly and I couldn't put it down, but there are topics in the book that might anger some people. Child and animal abuse are included, so you might not find this book very appealing.
sweetnblissful avatar reviewed Then She Was Gone on + 89 more book reviews
What a great book! I was looking for something different and had never read anything by this author. So many twists and surprises.
Elway26 avatar reviewed Then She Was Gone on + 12 more book reviews
I have really enjoyed all of Lisa Jewells books but some where along the line she got away from light and airy romances and turned extremely dark and sad. I still enjoy her writing but there was one chapter that absolutely cut me to the core and made me reevaluate my reading choices. If you read this book you will know what I am referring to. Great writer always but I miss the love stories.


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