Girl, Missing (Sophie McKenzie) BOOK REVIEW
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Before I continue with the post, I would like to say that THERE WILL BE SPOILERS, so if you do not wish to find out, then please don't read on.
I have read Girl, Missing twice. Funny story (well, probably not) - the first time I read it, I borrowed it from the library as a holiday read, loved it and of course, gave it back. The second time I read it, I saw it in a charity shop and although it sounded familiar, I decided that I hadn't read it and it was on 1/4 of the way through that I recognised the story, but, it is so enjoyable, I continued anyway!
I found Girl, Missing a gripping read right from the start although at times I thought the characters were too cliché for their own good (the sweet little sister, the malicious middle sister and the insanely good-looking best friend) but the plot was absolutely brilliant. I was eager to find out who was responsible, eager to find out if Lauren was actually adopted and if so if she found her 'real' family. I was eager to find out how both of her families would react and what would happen to Lauren when her families met!
Before I continue with the post, I would like to say that THERE WILL BE SPOILERS, so if you do not wish to find out, then please don't read on.
I have read Girl, Missing twice. Funny story (well, probably not) - the first time I read it, I borrowed it from the library as a holiday read, loved it and of course, gave it back. The second time I read it, I saw it in a charity shop and although it sounded familiar, I decided that I hadn't read it and it was on 1/4 of the way through that I recognised the story, but, it is so enjoyable, I continued anyway!
In a Nutshell:
A discovery, a memory, an internet search and some grey areas lead Sophie into thinking that she may have been kidnapped as a young child. In search of her real family, she meets some dangerous figures, prepared to kill to hide the secret.
The Actual Review:
Although the storyline was quite dark it was at times funny, sad and gripping!
Apart from issues with some of the characters the only other problem I found was that one Google search and a memory she wasn't even sure was real had led her into believing she is a victim of kidnapping and that her 'parents' were to blame.
Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In Conclusion:
⚫️ It is gripping and well-written
⚫️ The characters are cliché
⚫️ It is both funny and sad
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" When you don't inherit an identity you have to define it on your own" - Marc Webb
////////// Quote of the post //////////
" When you don't inherit an identity you have to define it on your own" - Marc Webb
Wonderful review. I read this a while ago and remember quite enjoying it, although I never read the sequels.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I haven't read the sequel either, it's sitting in my TBR shelf though!
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