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Then She Was Gone
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Book Brief
359
Novel • Fiction
London • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
HL760L
Super Short Summary
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell follows Laurel Mack as she seeks closure and answers regarding her daughter Ellie’s disappearance a decade earlier. When Laurel meets Floyd Dunn and his daughter Poppy, uncanny similarities between Poppy and Ellie unveil a deeper mystery involving Ellie’s troubled history with her tutor Noelle, leading Laurel through a web of secrets and ultimately towards healing. Topics include abduction, captivity, and death.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
883,607 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell has garnered acclaim and mixed reactions. Positive feedback highlights the gripping and suspenseful narrative, well-developed characters, and emotional depth. However, some critics felt the plot was predictable and slow in parts. Overall, it remains a compelling psychological thriller with both charm and flaws.
Who Should Read Then She Was Gone?
Fans of psychological thrillers like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will relish Lisa Jewell's Then She Was Gone. Ideal for readers who enjoy intense, suspenseful narratives with complex characters and dark, twisty plots. Perfect for those who appreciate emotional depth and gripping mysteries.
883,607 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
359
Novel • Fiction
London • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
HL760L
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