Then She Was Gone: A Novel

Then She Was Gone: A Novel

von Lisa Jewell

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Beschreibung

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Nominated for a 2018 Goodreads Choice Award

“An acutely observed family drama with bone-chilling suspense.” —People

“Jewell teases out her twisty plot at just the right pace, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. Her multilayered characters are sheer perfection, and even the most astute thriller reader won’t see where everything is going until the final threads are unknotted.” —Booklist, starred review

“Sharply written with twists and turns, Jewell’s latest will please fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, or Luckiest Girl Alive." —Library Journal

Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged golden couple. She 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?

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26%

42%

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56%

67%

89%

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Beiträge

18

3

3.5

4

This was so good. The killer was expected but the boyfriend angle surprised me.

3.5

One of my new favourite psychological/mystery thriller authors!

This was my second Lisa Jewell book in just a few weeks, and I’m sure it won’t be my last. I’ve really fallen in love with her writing style and how she builds her stories. Compared to ‘None of This Is True’, the plot of 'Then She Was Gone’ felt more shallow. As readers, we’re always a step ahead of the characters thanks to hints and foreshadowing, but this time it took some of the tension out of the story. Still, it was an entertaining, well-paced and easy read!

4

Es un libro raro te deja pensando en todo y creo que la cosa no está en adivinar quien lo hizo porque eso lo logré adivinar desde que Noelle salió y también que Floyd tenia algo que ver. Lo que verdaderamente sorprende es ver lo qué pasó y cómo pasó, Noelle encerrando a Ellie en su sótano y embarazándola es muy perturbador pero es lo que hace que el libro funciones. Enseñanzas de este libro nunca despides a tu profesora particular rara de matemáticas

5

"If she could unwind the timeline, untwist it and roll it back the other way like a ball of wool, she'd see the knots in the yarn, the warning signs. Looking at it backward it was obvious all along." Brilliant! Lisa Jewells writing is addictive. The plot was nothing entirely new, but she knows how to take something that should be predictable and put her own twisted spin on it. The well developed characters, atmosphere and raw emotions makes her novels so great. Especially the well written psychopaths. There is also a blend of different genres in her stories that makes them appealing to a wide variety of readers. The suspension builds steadily throughout the book and the more I read, the more unputdownable it became. There is an emotional punch to the gut as the tension builds toward a dramatic end. It got really dark and I felt so...weird? after finishing this book. This certainly hit different.

4

This was heart-breaking and haunting, the characterization was very well done, as was the switching in perspectives. I enjoyed the emphasis put on family and the dysfunctional dynamics that escalate after Elli goes missing. I especially enjoyed Laurel as a character. She's not there just for exposition, she's not only a grieving mother but a flawed human being with petty grudges, but deep down she truly loves her family and I loved seeing her journey of acceptance. The mystery aspect was cleared up fairly quickly but does not take away from the story.

4

It was definitely a quick read - 4 hours

3

This was weird.. weird but it made sense in a way. I guessed mostly all of the twists but it was still entertaining and was easy to read

4

Overall I did quite enjoy this. I liked the characters and enjoyed to watch the story unravel and the use of the different timelines which gave you more insight. However, I do have to say that I did guess the main twist quite early on. I didn't know the exact details so it was still interesting to find out what actually happened and who was involved in Ellie's disappearance. Together with Lisa Jewels writing style which I did quite enjoy, this was still a 3.5/4 star read for me!

4

4.5 ⭐️ Did not expect to enjoy this one so much

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1 Bewertungen

Stimmung

Traurig

Witzig

Gruselig

Erotisch

Spannend

Romantisch

Verstörend

Nachdenklich

Informativ

Herzerwärmend

100%

26%

42%

N/A

79%

56%

67%

89%

N/A

57%

Hauptfigur(en)

Sympathisch

Glaubwürdig

Entwickelnd

Vielschichtig

93%

82%

90%

72%

Handlungsgeschwindigkeit

Schnell0%

Langsam0%

Mittel100%

Variabel0%

Schreibstil

Einfach0%

Komplex100%

Mittel0%

Außergewöhnlich (100%)

Beschreibung

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Nominated for a 2018 Goodreads Choice Award

“An acutely observed family drama with bone-chilling suspense.” —People

“Jewell teases out her twisty plot at just the right pace, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. Her multilayered characters are sheer perfection, and even the most astute thriller reader won’t see where everything is going until the final threads are unknotted.” —Booklist, starred review

“Sharply written with twists and turns, Jewell’s latest will please fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, or Luckiest Girl Alive." —Library Journal

Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged golden couple. She 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?

Haupt-Genre

N/A

Sub-Genre

N/A

Format

Hardcover

Seitenzahl

368

Preis

N/A

Beiträge

18

3

3.5

4

This was so good. The killer was expected but the boyfriend angle surprised me.

3.5

One of my new favourite psychological/mystery thriller authors!

This was my second Lisa Jewell book in just a few weeks, and I’m sure it won’t be my last. I’ve really fallen in love with her writing style and how she builds her stories. Compared to ‘None of This Is True’, the plot of 'Then She Was Gone’ felt more shallow. As readers, we’re always a step ahead of the characters thanks to hints and foreshadowing, but this time it took some of the tension out of the story. Still, it was an entertaining, well-paced and easy read!

4

Es un libro raro te deja pensando en todo y creo que la cosa no está en adivinar quien lo hizo porque eso lo logré adivinar desde que Noelle salió y también que Floyd tenia algo que ver. Lo que verdaderamente sorprende es ver lo qué pasó y cómo pasó, Noelle encerrando a Ellie en su sótano y embarazándola es muy perturbador pero es lo que hace que el libro funciones. Enseñanzas de este libro nunca despides a tu profesora particular rara de matemáticas

5

"If she could unwind the timeline, untwist it and roll it back the other way like a ball of wool, she'd see the knots in the yarn, the warning signs. Looking at it backward it was obvious all along." Brilliant! Lisa Jewells writing is addictive. The plot was nothing entirely new, but she knows how to take something that should be predictable and put her own twisted spin on it. The well developed characters, atmosphere and raw emotions makes her novels so great. Especially the well written psychopaths. There is also a blend of different genres in her stories that makes them appealing to a wide variety of readers. The suspension builds steadily throughout the book and the more I read, the more unputdownable it became. There is an emotional punch to the gut as the tension builds toward a dramatic end. It got really dark and I felt so...weird? after finishing this book. This certainly hit different.

4

This was heart-breaking and haunting, the characterization was very well done, as was the switching in perspectives. I enjoyed the emphasis put on family and the dysfunctional dynamics that escalate after Elli goes missing. I especially enjoyed Laurel as a character. She's not there just for exposition, she's not only a grieving mother but a flawed human being with petty grudges, but deep down she truly loves her family and I loved seeing her journey of acceptance. The mystery aspect was cleared up fairly quickly but does not take away from the story.

4

It was definitely a quick read - 4 hours

3

This was weird.. weird but it made sense in a way. I guessed mostly all of the twists but it was still entertaining and was easy to read

4

Overall I did quite enjoy this. I liked the characters and enjoyed to watch the story unravel and the use of the different timelines which gave you more insight. However, I do have to say that I did guess the main twist quite early on. I didn't know the exact details so it was still interesting to find out what actually happened and who was involved in Ellie's disappearance. Together with Lisa Jewels writing style which I did quite enjoy, this was still a 3.5/4 star read for me!

4

4.5 ⭐️ Did not expect to enjoy this one so much

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