Location: England Type: Physical book
Timeline: non-linear Genre: Thriller/Mystery
Narration: Multiple narrators: in both 1st and 3rd person
Review:
Stars: 4.5
This story was captivating. It grabbed me from the beginning and held on through to the end. Lisa Jewel provided twists through telling a story from multiple perspectives. This book had it all for me: mystery, romance (not smutty), family issues/resolutions. It was a great book!
Sex:
Mentioned without detail
Language:
Fuck: 20
Ass: 0
Bitch: 5
Shit: 19
GD: 1
Cunt: 0
Bastard: 2
L in V: 14
Triggers:
missing child
stroke and its aftermath
infant loss
Questions:
What would be the first sign to your family if you went missing?
What would be the first sign to you that your child(ren) was missing?
Why do you think couples who lose children have a higher rate of divorce?
Why do they grow apart through tragedy instead of closer together?
At the end of part 1 we find out that only partial remains of Ellie were found. Other parts were taken by animals.
In you opinion, is it better to find all remains, partial remains, or no remains?
Why?
Toward the beginning of part 2 Laurel says she is not a trusting person even before Ellie.
Are you a trusting person?
Does being trusting mean you are not protected and if you are not trusting that you are safe?
In parts on and two we see the story follow Laurel. But the novel changes in part 3 when we hear from Noelle in first person.
Why do you think the author changed only the character we follow but also the perspective she wrote from? (from 3rd person to 1st person)
Why do you think the author chose to write Noelle's part as if she is talking/writing a letter to Floyd?
Why didn't Noelle like kids?
What does that say about her?
Do you think Noelle thought she was doing right or did she intend to do wrong?
How do you think the story would change if it was told from the male perspective? (the entire story not just part 5).
Which male character would you like it to be?
What if the story was written in Poppy's perspective?
Out of the three women's perspectives we read, who (if any) was a reliable narrator?
Who wasn't a reliable narrator (if any)?
Do you think Floyd knew who Laurel was when he offered to share his carrot cake?
"A man who can't love but desperately needs to be loved is a dangerous thing indeed."
Do you think this is true?
Is it true about Floyd?
Is it only subject to men?
Do you have a personal example?
Do you think suicide was Floyd's only option?
Could FLoyd have had a normal life once everything came out?
Do you think there was closure for the Mack family?
Why or why not?
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