Kim watches her daughter leave and, as late evening turns into night, which turns into early morning, she waits for her return. And waits.
The next morning, Kim phones Tallulah's friends who tell her that Tallulah was last seen heading to a party at a house in the nearby woods called Dark Place.
She never returns.
2019: Sophie is walking in the woods near the boarding school where her boyfriend has just started work as a head-teacher when she sees a note fixed to a tree.
'DIG HERE' . . .
A cold case, an abandoned mansion, family trauma and dark secrets lie at the heart of Lisa Jewell's remarkable new novel. ~taken from Goodreads
Lisa Jewell is back with another book and you all know I HAD to read and review it! This one was good and I loved the odd, darkness to the plot. If you are new to Jewell and her works hit that search bar on the right corner of this page to browse through the previous reviews I have posted. You won't be disappointed.
This book is told from three different perspectives in three different eras. Kim's 2017 point of view, Sophie's 2018 point of view, and Tallulah's 2016 point of view. All very relevant to the plot and all lend a unique insight to the mystery. Each character is expertly placed and described so the story just flows effortlessly with every page turn.
We, the reader, slowly get fed little details here and there- a hint of something that doesn't quite fit just yet and our brain stores it away for later. It's that slow but addicting suspense writing that Jewell is so good at. My favorite reading perspective was Tallulah, as we get a side of her that isn't shown from her mom, Kim's, perspective. As a mom and daughter it was just intriguing to read how what a a mother sees isn't what actually is going on in a daughter's life. Secrets are kept and what is presented on the outside doesn't match what is actually happening in someone's life.
The ending was nothing like I expected to be! A shocking surprise to say the least! I do love the intricacy of it all... I don't want to say too much. It is best to go start reading this book knowing as little as possible and you know I never give spoilers!
"The Night She Disappeared" is set to be released here in the U.S. on September 7, 2021 so pre-order now! This was a 5 star read!
Thanks to Netgalley and Atria books for sending me an advanced digital copy to read and give my honest review!
Happy Reading!
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