The Night She Disappeared

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Lisa Jewell is a prolific author of psychological thrillers and mysteries. Have you read any of her novels before? How does this novel compare to her other works, such as Watching You, Invisible Girl, None of This Is True, or Then She Was Gone?

2. What is your approach toward reading mystery novels? Are you a prolific reader or an occasional reader, or is this your first mystery novel? How did your degree of experience with the genre affect your reaction to the novel’s central mystery?

3. Did you find the resolution of this novel, including the fate of the central character, to be satisfying? Why or why not?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. What “red herrings” from the novel worked most effectively to mislead you? Did you suspect any of these clues of being red herrings when they appeared in the plot?

2. Which of the three perspectives did you find most compelling, and why?

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