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adillon12480's review against another edition
5.0
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
"Those Who Disappeared" is the story of an artist's search for the truth of his father's disappearance and death.
This book is beautifully written. The descriptions and details absorb the reader and make you feel you know the characters and locations personally. The workings of the art world are vividly imagined, and the emotions of love and loss are felt throughout, due to the author's use of descriptive phrasing.
I would recommend this book, and would rate it five out of five.
"Those Who Disappeared" is the story of an artist's search for the truth of his father's disappearance and death.
This book is beautifully written. The descriptions and details absorb the reader and make you feel you know the characters and locations personally. The workings of the art world are vividly imagined, and the emotions of love and loss are felt throughout, due to the author's use of descriptive phrasing.
I would recommend this book, and would rate it five out of five.
marisakucha's review against another edition
4.0
A quick well written mystery, this book is not only about discovering what happened to the MMC’s father, but it’s also about discovering more about oneself.
The main focus of this novel is, of course, the discovery of a body 30 years after the man went missing. The body turns out to be the father of the MMC, Foster. Someone he had never known, Foster begins to unravel who his father really was and what happened to him that fateful day. It’s a relatively short book but the discoveries, new information, solving pieces of the puzzle and the eventual conclusion are all revealed in a well timed manner. Things happen quickly but efficiently, enough to keep your interest throughout.
Secondary to this mystery is Foster learning more about himself by solving this mystery and meeting those who had known his parents. Not too much is explicitly focused on this but you can see it as different things fall into place.
An easy read, the mystery and it’s revelations keep you interested throughout. No crazy twists and turns, minimal action but the steady pace of pieces being revealed, new information and the painting of a much larger picture help complete this novel and maintain your attention.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of the book to review. This review is my own opinion.
The main focus of this novel is, of course, the discovery of a body 30 years after the man went missing. The body turns out to be the father of the MMC, Foster. Someone he had never known, Foster begins to unravel who his father really was and what happened to him that fateful day. It’s a relatively short book but the discoveries, new information, solving pieces of the puzzle and the eventual conclusion are all revealed in a well timed manner. Things happen quickly but efficiently, enough to keep your interest throughout.
Secondary to this mystery is Foster learning more about himself by solving this mystery and meeting those who had known his parents. Not too much is explicitly focused on this but you can see it as different things fall into place.
An easy read, the mystery and it’s revelations keep you interested throughout. No crazy twists and turns, minimal action but the steady pace of pieces being revealed, new information and the painting of a much larger picture help complete this novel and maintain your attention.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of the book to review. This review is my own opinion.
400mom's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book I have read by this author and I have enjoyed them both. Foster Terhune was a believable and sympathetic protagonist and the story came together well.
the_sassy_bookworm's review
4.0
I enjoyed this one a lot. One man's journey to learn more about his father and what happened to him years ago. I wouldn't say this was an "edge of your seat" type of mystery. But it was well written, engaging, had interesting characters. And kept me interested throughout.
aflowers93's review against another edition
3.0
This starts off with a body being found in a glacier, a body who you find out belongs to Charlie Treherne who went missing 30 years prior. His son Foster who never even got to meet his dad jumps right into trying to find out what happened that day his father went missing. When he went to view the body there were slight signs of a struggle, also was able to get his dad's journal and belongings. Immediately he starts finding each person in the photo to try and get some insight on his parents. It is pretty apparent something was being hidden from the others in the photo, and I don't like how it seemed to drag on and on. There was no big climax in the story. In the end he does find out who murdered his father and gets the closure he needed. Pretty good read! Also thanks to NetGalley for my arc for an honest review!
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn’t put this book down. It’s writing and characters are so addictive that I had to read everything in one sitting and barely been aware of what’s going on around me.
I was intrigued to know more of each character and what actually happened thirty years ago with Foster’s father and if his assumptions were correct or not.
It was interesting to see him traveling around Europe and met with some very interesting characters and retelling stories from those years when they lived so freely or so it seemed like.
It was my first book by the author but won’t be the last I’ll be reading for sure.
I was intrigued to know more of each character and what actually happened thirty years ago with Foster’s father and if his assumptions were correct or not.
It was interesting to see him traveling around Europe and met with some very interesting characters and retelling stories from those years when they lived so freely or so it seemed like.
It was my first book by the author but won’t be the last I’ll be reading for sure.
alanna17's review against another edition
2.0
I was dissapointed when reading this book. From the very start, Foster is suspicious that his father's death wasn't an accident, and immediately starts to investigate. Each person he interviews conveniently gives him all the information he needs, and it's almost to easy for him to figure out what happened to his father 30 years ago. I would've liked a little more intrigue, and fewer sanctimonious lectures from the characters.
Thanks to NetGalley for my ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley for my ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
cybergoths's review against another edition
4.0
I find Kevin Wignall's books compelling; they draw you through and too often result in me having a late night as I don't want to put it down.
This tells the story of a successful artist, orphaned from a young age when his father was lost hiking on a glacier in the Alps and his mother subsequently committed suicide after his birth, as he tries to find out what happened to his father. His investigation is triggered when his father's body is found as the ice recedes. The more he digs, the more disturbing the story he discovers.
This tells the story of a successful artist, orphaned from a young age when his father was lost hiking on a glacier in the Alps and his mother subsequently committed suicide after his birth, as he tries to find out what happened to his father. His investigation is triggered when his father's body is found as the ice recedes. The more he digs, the more disturbing the story he discovers.
readingwithmarlow's review against another edition
3.0
I have to say the premise of a man’s body being discovered in a glacier thirty years after he goes missing has the makings for an amazing story line. Unfortunately this just an okay read for me. It was a fun ride and the air of mystery followed you basically until the last page. I will say I wish there had been a bit more of a twist, but it's still a wonderful read without it.
Foster might be one of my favorite characters from a thriller. He seemed so personable and down to earth, especially given the horrors in his past that all I wanted was to be his friend.
Thank you so much to both Kevin Wignall and Thomas & Mercer Publishing for letting me read and review this book!
Foster might be one of my favorite characters from a thriller. He seemed so personable and down to earth, especially given the horrors in his past that all I wanted was to be his friend.
Thank you so much to both Kevin Wignall and Thomas & Mercer Publishing for letting me read and review this book!
reading_my_life_away's review against another edition
4.0
*Thanks to netgalley and Amazon publishing UK for an ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review*
Ok, let's begin.
First of all, i really liked the story, the idea was well written and easy to make you feel hooked from the beginning.
The protagonist was a really good character, he was relatable and real, he was a down-to-earth artist and a good person overall, i liked the pace of his thoughts and the transition from an idea to another.
About the writing, in some places the book felt a little bit stretched, like it can lose some paragraphs.
The pace was good in general, the writing craft is impeccable, the author has a good way with his words.
Overall, a good read.
Ok, let's begin.
First of all, i really liked the story, the idea was well written and easy to make you feel hooked from the beginning.
The protagonist was a really good character, he was relatable and real, he was a down-to-earth artist and a good person overall, i liked the pace of his thoughts and the transition from an idea to another.
About the writing, in some places the book felt a little bit stretched, like it can lose some paragraphs.
The pace was good in general, the writing craft is impeccable, the author has a good way with his words.
Overall, a good read.