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May 04, 2023rvphinney rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Not the kind of book I usually read. It was worth reading, but I am not over enthused. It is a psychological thriller, the plot is satisfyingly twisting and I (at least) did not foresee the end until very very near the end. Major…
Jan 18, 2022TheBookishLife rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I fell right into Rachel's headspace. The author creates a sympathetic, imperfect heroine and asks some pointed questions about self and social judgement.
Mar 04, 2021WPL_Erin rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written. I loved the back and forth of perspectives, blog posts, media etc. It provided a wonderful and gripping story right up until the end. Twists I didn’t see coming and wonderfully written characters full of flaws who were…
Dec 30, 2020EljayJohnson rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A straightforward mystery/procedural about a child abduction, with a focus on the child's mother and the part social medial plays in making everything worse. Perfectly fine and a little overlong.
Sep 26, 2018Gulkh rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Well written and carefully woven to reveal the many layers of each relationship. However, I found it a tad bit long with pointless characters like Laura and Emma who contributed nothing to the plot at all. And so they were flat and…
Sep 19, 2018Quietday rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a good solid mystery, not predictable and enough twists and turns to keep it interesting. It was an interesting commentary on human behaviour, as much of it describes what Rachel had to deal with amidst her terrible grief. I…
Aug 13, 2018talk2terih rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I thought this book was quite well done for a debut. The suspense was taut and sustained, the characters were revealed well and developed (women more so than men, but clearly the ability is there). The book touches a chord with any…
Jun 20, 2018
February 03 2017 Gilly Macmillan has said in interviews that she wanted to write a psychological thriller that was a page turner. This is her first novel and it definitely lives up to her promise. Not only does it keep the reader engaged…
Feb 17, 2018CaptainHecto rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Not sure why I sought out this novel, but I am now sure that it was not particularly worth reading. The plot is good, but the writing is overblown and self-indulgent. The entire 'after-action' psychotherapy element adds nothing but…
htliang
Sep 04, 2017htliang rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Rachel allows her son, Ben, to run ahead of her while walking in the woods. That is the beginning of her nightmare. With her son missing and the media against her, she tries to do everything in her power to find Ben. The author provides…
Aug 02, 2017PJD rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very good although I found the last few pages tedious.
Jun 18, 2017brickl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great read. I couldn't put it down. Best psychological thriller I've read in a long time.
Jun 07, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyed the style of this thriller! The differing perspectives really drew me in.
May 13, 2017gymgurl rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really couldn't put it down. Best thriller I have read in awhile.
Apr 23, 2017debwalker rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Compulsive read. Every parents worst nightmare told from the multiple perspectives of complex fascinating characters.
Apr 19, 2017maureenl87 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this book. Suspenseful and I had a hard time putting it down.
Apr 05, 201721221018293347 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable book. Some loose ends that were tied up, but not satisfactorily - why was the father injured? Why was this part even included in the book? I am not sure why so much onus was put on DI Clemo's discussions with the therapist. …
Mar 20, 2017marynz rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this, and the memories it rekindled for me of Bristol. I had ordered the large print version as there was less of a line for it, but regretted it as it's hard to attach enough gravitas to such a serious subject as a child going…
emblight
Feb 27, 2017emblight rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I'm in the minority. I was disappointed in this book - too much deviation to keep my interest so I whizzed to the end to see whodunit.
Feb 24, 2017vancouverville rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Could not put this book down. I liked hearing the story from the viewpoint of the different characters involved. Lots of twists and turns. Good, gripping read.
Jan 31, 2017mokimoki rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Started out as a real page-turner, but ending was disappointing.
Sep 22, 2016trulyjennifer rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
“What She Knew”, the debut novel from Gilly Macmillan, is a typical mystery/suspense read. I enjoyed it, but I did not find it to be overly unique. Summary: Rachel Jenner, a newly-divorced-mother-of-one, is taking a walk with her son,…
Jul 08, 2016PimaLib_JeanSC rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Fast paced until about the last 60 pages.
Jun 29, 2016mhayak8469 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Did Not Finish....plot was too boring.
Apr 28, 2016ehbooklover rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 stars. An unputdownable book about a boy's abduction that is very effectively told from the point of view of both the mother and one of the investigating police officers. Lots of twists and turns, coupled with realistic and relatable…