Read Epilogue from the story And then she was gone by WhoCaresWithYouBaby (oppa jane) with 130 reads. Do not see an Ask the Author - Loved the book, but curious what "radical suggestion" her editors made to the book that Lisa Jewell mentions in her acknowledgements? Her mother was a secretary and her father was a textile agent and she was brought up in the northernmost reaches of London with her two younger sisters. When it turns out it’s exactly what you think it sounds like, that’s a little disappointing. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. Gripping psychological thriller about the disappearance of 15-year-old Ellie Mack. LEGAL. Plot Summaries. He has done a DNA test and proven that Poppy is not his daughter, so her only real family is Laurel’s family. I’d be open to reading a different book of Jewell’s since I don’t think she’s a bad writer or anything, but the mystery in Then She Was Gone didn’t really do it for me. The plot sounds interesting, but there weren’t many surprises? Fifteen-year-old Ellie disappears on her way to the library one day. THEN SHE WAS GONE by LISA JEWELL is a breathtaking, thrilling, unputdownable, and suspenseful psychological thriller novel that had me totally engrossed and interested right from the very first page. From the very beginning of the writing process I’d envisaged a euphoric reunion between Laurel and Ellie. everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Then She Was Gone. Just by reading the synopsis of this, and your review, I feel like I can guess the ending, and what the ‘ick’ factor is. He leaves it to Laurel to tell the police about it if she wants to. See all 55 questions about Then She Was Gone…, Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice*, https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2017.html, Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell - Restarting November 6th 2020. Suggest a Title. There’s a few instances of plot points where seems like the book is pointing in a specific direction, but since it’s a mystery, I kept expecting to be wrong about it. Now ten years later, Laurel is willing to take a shot at having a life and love again a series of events will send her reeling. Enjoy this free preview Unlock all 35 pages of this Study Guide by subscribing today. EXCERPT: She had no one to call, no one to ask 'Have you seen Hanna? The police’s investigation never turned up any clues to what … This sounds like something I might be interested in. Summary. As I wrote the last hundred pages my heart raced with anticipation. Soon they would be back together again. Floyd explains that he had become fixated on Laurel. by Atria Books. Save Download. Character Analysis. Her life simply didn't work like that. This answer contains spoilers… (view spoiler)] flag. It’s quite elegant for book reviews. Ho-oh-oh-oh-oh-ly shit. Lisa was born in London in 1968. Then She Was Gone is a very mild title compared to the volcanic torment and angst behind the cover. Chapter Summaries & Analyses. Those things are for ever.”, Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller (2018). I didn’t have a ton of expectations going into Then She Was Gone. I won’t ruin it for anyone who hasn’t read it yet, but, ummm, yuck. Would she finally find out what happened to her daughter? I feel like saying it has a "twist" is no longer a spoiler. I don’t know that it says anything really groundbreaking, but it gave the characters more dimension. Poppy is lovely and precocious … and looks so much like Ellie that it can’t possibly be a coincidence. Lisa Jewell . It reminds me of when M. Night Shamalan first made movies and everyone was surprised by the shocking twist. I think the ending that’s in the book is more realistic than the alternative ending. I found it a suspenseful story, but too predictable. She was educated at a Catholic girls’ Grammar school in Finchley. While the mystery and suspense of what happened to Ellie is absolutely at the forefront of the book throughout the entire novel, the resolution of Ellie’s disappearance is more straightforward than I had been hoping for. Chapter 62 - Epilogue Free Quiz Characters Symbols and Symbolism Settings Themes and Motifs Styles Quotes. Part 2, Chapters 20-26. He begs Laurel’s forgiveness for everything that has happened and implores her to walk into her new life with Poppy by her side. Thank you. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Soon Ellie would be free and everyone would be happy. Now, when you see one, you are sitting there not wondering if there will be a twist, but when. Thanks. View All Titles. Faced again with the many unanswered questions about Ellie’s disappearance, Laurel finds herself looking back to the past once again. 3 pages at 400 words per page) View a FREE sample. At 10:43 am, she was never to be seen again. And it doesn't.". Ellie was fifteen eager to take her exams. It’s not until she meets his younger daughter, Poppy, though that questions arise. Then She Was Gone Lisa Jewell. Her mother was a secretary and her father was a textile agent and she was brought up in the northernmost reaches of London with her two younger sisters. She was days away from an idyllic post-exams summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged golden couple. Should I still give it a go or try something else less predictable? Laurel’s life has been on hold in many ways since her daughter’s death, but she meets a new man, Floyd, and finds herself drawn in by his charm. She was educated at a Catholic girls’ Grammar school in Finchley. I guess this is just her writing style where it’s less focused on plot twists. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Instead, I wanted something fast and entertaining to read, which is generally when I turn to mystery-thrillers. like; 2 years ago; See all 20 answers; Brittney Irion. If this summary was useful to you, please consider supporting this site by leaving a tip ($1, $2, or $4) or joining the Patreon! But if you’re looking for more of a suspense novel with serious family drama undertones, then you might like this! Ultimately, since police can’t find anything, they suspect she’s a runaway despite the fact she had a boyfriend she loved and was looking forward to taking the exams she’d been studying hard for. I’m on board with her editor on this one. Follow along on Goodreads, or keep in touch via the newsletter. I still gave them both high ratings, as I really enjoyed the characters and the family dynamics in both :), Hi JR, really appreciate your insight into her other works. 4 stars! April 17th 2018 But If ever I’m in the mood for family drama then this looks like something to try. Missing with a twist - this is quite a popular book genre right now. Thanks for your thoughts! Now that she had been tutored in math she was sure she would do well. Are you freaking kidding me? Part 4, Chapters 50-57. Summary. If you’re looking for really big surprises, I think this one is a skip. “When I read a book it feels like real life and when I put the book down it's like I go back into the dream.”, “As the father of your children, as a friend, as someone who shared a journey with you and as someone who loves you and cares about you. For the Detailed Plot Summary, click here or scroll all the way down. The House We Grew Up In . Hmmm…I mean you might like it, anyway. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? I loved the woman in the window and definitely gonna check out the other two you recommended. This Study Guide consists of approximately 56 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - Literary Devices. She’s excited, happy and open to new possibilities again. Get started. I still think I want to try one more of her books, especially now that I have some idea of what to expect going into it. Part 2, Chapters 13-19 . I’m open to reading a different book of hers in the future though! This Study Guide consists of approximately 56 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Then She Was Gone. This was a spine-tingling and addictive story! Oh! Related Topics. See the archives. Thank you, Dhawal! Enjoyable but still…. :). I can see why she’d want to write it that way to give it a happier ending, but I think the ending that her editor steered her towards makes more sense. Then She Was Gone has a clear family drama element to it, which I wasn’t expecting, but was pleasantly surprised by. Lisa Jewell . Floyd’s video continues to explain that he has accidentally killed Noelle and that her body is buried under a flower bed in his backyard. Terms of Service The Family Upstairs. One morning, Ellie Mack heads to the library. Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell is a 2018 Atria Books publication. okay. She cries out and pounds on Floyd... (read more from the Chapter 62 - Epilogue Summary). It’s not a knock on the book, really, but I’m glad she skipped over the details on that part. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. There’s also the “ick” factor in a major component of the plot, which if you’ve read it I’m guessing you know what I’m talking about. I think this is one of her more popular books and (based on the comments below) her other mystery novels seem to be similar, where there’s a mystery aspect to it, but she is focused on things like family dynamics as well. And surely she would have told her boyfriend, She planned a different ending for the book, This was a fairly average experience for me. There were no connections anywhere. I think it depends on what you’re looking for. I think I was expecting something similar to the other recent mystery bestsellers like The Wife Between Us or something like that. The story kept my interest, but I expected more from the mystery, so overall it kind of felt like a letdown. I love the new theme. Lisa was born in London in 1968. In Then She Was Gone, a teenager, Ellie Mack, has been missing for over a decade. I’m guessing this is decently representative of her work, so if you think that’s what you’re interested in, go for it! Part 5, Chapter 58-Epilogue. "People try and make out there's a greater purpose, a secret meaning, that it all means something. Privacy Policy. Part 4, Chapters 36-49. 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