Then She was Gone

Laurel Mack comes to terms with her missing teen daughter in Lisa Jewell’s Then She was Gone. Although most of the novel focuses on Laurel’s journey and her relationships, it does provide the perspectives of the missing daughter and the perpetrator of the crime. The organization of the book is interesting, and focusing on the people left behind is a different approach, but the content can be quite disturbing. I was surprised by the ending, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing or a good thing. The book is a quick, engaging read if you don’t mind some upsetting content.