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Missing Persons (2012)

by Nicci Gerrard(Favorite Author)

3.37 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0241950066 (ISBN13: 9780241950067)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Michael Joseph

review 1: I could not put this book down. Extremely well written and I found myself getting very attached to the characters, particularly his Johnny's younger sister. Johnny goes missing, and the whole story focuses on and is told from the point of view of those left behind. It was achingly sad, in parts, and I was worried that it would end unresolved. It was resolved, but I think even if it hadn't been it would still have been one of the best books I have read this year. I particularly loved the subtle addition of Quaker meetings. The character who attended the meetings was asked if he believed in God. He replied: "No, but I do believe in Quaker meetings"!
review 2: Nicci Gerrard's last book, The Winter House, was one of the most amazing stories I have ever read ... morein my life. And I have read quite a few books by now. So 'Missing Persons' had big and powerful footsteps to step into but it almost pulls it off. Almost only because I didn't really expect? approve? like? the ending. There is something off about the last couple of chapters but I can't exactly put my finger on. Until then it was a brilliantly written rollercoaster ride. Strong language and emotions, strong characters, believable characters and most of all a believable scenario. I loved the wide time frame she uses to tell her story, I loved that a couple of things were left unsaid, left unsolved, left alone. Life is like that. Life doesn't always provide the answers and leave you with a happy, neat ending. I loved Johnny even though he was missing most of the book. It's a rare skill to make your reader love someone who isn't actually there so applause for Nicci Gerrard. less

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