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knittyreader's review
4.0
I received a free copy through Netgalley, in return for an honest review.
3,5 stars
This book was an easy read for the most part. Koefod wrote to the point, while using speaking images of Marie-Louise's world, and how it became not her world anymore. The storyline was interesting, and while it was confusing at some moments, that somehow added to the story. It needed to be confusing. The characters were great and relatable.
In the end, the story seemed too hurried though. I would've liked it more rounded, more settling into place what happened in the ten years after the main story. Now it felt like everything ended halfway, with 'and after ten years, bladibladibla, the end!' as a substitute for a proper ending.
I would still surely reccomend this book though, since about 95% of it was just incredibly good!
3,5 stars
This book was an easy read for the most part. Koefod wrote to the point, while using speaking images of Marie-Louise's world, and how it became not her world anymore. The storyline was interesting, and while it was confusing at some moments, that somehow added to the story. It needed to be confusing. The characters were great and relatable.
In the end, the story seemed too hurried though. I would've liked it more rounded, more settling into place what happened in the ten years after the main story. Now it felt like everything ended halfway, with 'and after ten years, bladibladibla, the end!' as a substitute for a proper ending.
I would still surely reccomend this book though, since about 95% of it was just incredibly good!
holly_marie's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this! I loved the main characters and how the book was basically about them discovering themselves and learning to let go of the past. The only downside is that due to the nature of the book, parts were really confusing, at some places I was so confused trying to work out what was happening that it took away from the enjoyment of reading it.
illbefinealone's review
3.0
I struggled to finish this book, even though the story itself is interesting, the characters are fine, and the writing style is great too. It was a little jumbled up, but you reread the paragraph and you're back to following the story. Until it started dragging on... I don't know why, I don't know if it was intentional. The beginning was brilliant, but somewhere past the middle it started defining all structure that it was previously set, and messing with the impression I previously had.
lisaluvsliterature's review
3.0
Not a huge fan. It was okay, but didn't keep my interest that well. The ending was good enough for the most part. I only finished because I felt like I might have requested it from a publisher? Not sure. You can check out my full review on Lisa Loves Literature.
urlphantomhive's review
3.0
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Imagine: you come home one day and all evidence of your existence has been removed. Even more so, the rest of your family completely ignores you and pretend you don't exist. It happens to Mary-Louise, who even before her mysterious disappearance often felt invisible.
The first part of the book I thought was pretty good, although I thought Mary-Louise being so insecure was pushed a little bit too much. When stranger things start to happen, I have to admit that I kind of lost the story at some point. It was still a very fast read (it being only 170 pages long makes it an ultimate afternoon read), but to me it felt like it could have been better if the mystery surrounding what happened to Mary-Louise would have been different.
But, like I mentioned before, a perfect book to spend an afternoon with.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Imagine: you come home one day and all evidence of your existence has been removed. Even more so, the rest of your family completely ignores you and pretend you don't exist. It happens to Mary-Louise, who even before her mysterious disappearance often felt invisible.
The first part of the book I thought was pretty good, although I thought Mary-Louise being so insecure was pushed a little bit too much. When stranger things start to happen, I have to admit that I kind of lost the story at some point. It was still a very fast read (it being only 170 pages long makes it an ultimate afternoon read), but to me it felt like it could have been better if the mystery surrounding what happened to Mary-Louise would have been different.
But, like I mentioned before, a perfect book to spend an afternoon with.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
crackedspines's review
1.0
So... I've put off reviewing this book for quite some time now, because I've been trying to figure out just what the hell I've read. And honestly? I have no idea.
Not gonna lie, I was pretty intrigued by the idea behind the book at first. It's about a girl who wakes up one day to find out that the world is going on without her. All traces of her existence are gone and the only person who can see her is a boy from her swimming class. It sounded so interesting but sadly it kinda fell flat for me. After I finished the book, I tried to gather my thoughts for the review but I realized that I had no idea what actually happened? There were so many unanswered questions. And in the end, I was still in the dark about why she disappeared. Or maybe I'm just shallow and can't figure out the hidden meaning behind the story. Either way, this book left me clueless and I did not enjoy it.
I was sent an ARC of the book by Curiosity Quills Press (thank you!) and this is my honest review of it.
Not gonna lie, I was pretty intrigued by the idea behind the book at first. It's about a girl who wakes up one day to find out that the world is going on without her. All traces of her existence are gone and the only person who can see her is a boy from her swimming class. It sounded so interesting but sadly it kinda fell flat for me. After I finished the book, I tried to gather my thoughts for the review but I realized that I had no idea what actually happened? There were so many unanswered questions. And in the end, I was still in the dark about why she disappeared. Or maybe I'm just shallow and can't figure out the hidden meaning behind the story. Either way, this book left me clueless and I did not enjoy it.
I was sent an ARC of the book by Curiosity Quills Press (thank you!) and this is my honest review of it.
afrolicthroughfiction's review
3.0
Originally posted on A Frolic Through Fiction
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review
I always find it hard to write reviews for books I read so quickly. It’s almost as if I didn’t get enough time with it, as if I didn’t pause long enough to think critically. But here’s to trying.
I’m actually really glad this was such a short read. It was just what I needed.
I enjoyed this book, but I definitely didn’t love it. It was quick and easy, you don’t have to think particularly hard about the setting surrounding the story or who the characters are, what they’re doing. There’s one main issue in the story, and that’s what you read about. No complications.
The main driving force of this book was definitely the mystery. The story is of a girl who just seems to vanish, with every trace of her life vanishing with her. But one boy can see her. Why? Well, that’s one of the many questions, isn’t it? Why has she vanished? Why is there no trace of her life? Why can this boy see her when no one else can? With only 144 pages, it doesn’t take long to find out.
And surprisingly, with all the mystery and intrigue, there was quite an even pace throughout. I honestly thought the story wouldn’t be able to be crammed into such a short amount of pages, but there was a nice even spread of mystery and answers. There was enough to keep you turning the pages, without the endless clues becoming frustrating. And with the character having an easy voice to read from, it only made the book pass quicker.
The only time that changed was towards the end. All the “reveals” of the story – the unravelling of the mystery – didn’t really make sense to me. I don’t know if it’s just me that didn’t get it. I kind of did. I kind of didn’t. I went from full focus to just “….eh?” Somehow it just seemed a little rushed, and for what I *think* happened, I’d have definitely appreciated a lengthier explanation. More description. More of a…“drawing to a close” feeling rather than going from mystery to BAMhere’swhathappened.
The only other problem I can pinpoint is the amount of times appearance was brought into it. I know when someone goes missing, appearance is important…but zeesh. I’ve never known a “near unibrow” be mentioned so many times in less than 150 pages. A lot of the time it just wasn’t needed. It just made the main character sound vain for focusing on it so wholeheartedly, even when no one could see her. As if her entire identity relied on her appearance. Again, that might’ve been the point of the story, but to me it didn’t seem that way.
So the promising story idea and the mystery induced plot was fulfilled for most of the book, but unfortunately the ending just flopped a bit in comparison. I enjoyed the majority of it, but when endings leave me more confused than ever, I can’t help but feel a tad disappointed by it. But with it being such a short book anyway, I don’t really hold a grudge against it. It was entertaining – just not quite as fulfilling as I’d have hoped.
Rated 3/5 stars
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