50 pages 1 hour read

Lisa Gardner

Before She Disappeared

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Lisa Gardner's Before She Disappeared offers a gripping thriller featuring a determined protagonist, Frankie Elkin, who searches for missing persons. Its strong character development and intense plot have been praised. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and side characters underdeveloped. Overall, it’s a compelling read with some minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Before She Disappeared?

A reader who enjoys Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner likely appreciates gripping thrillers with complex characters. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will find Gardner's novel equally compelling, with its strong, flawed protagonist and intricate mystery.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Identity: Gender
Identity: Race