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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Another amazing Cat Clarke book with an ending that both annoys me and makes me happy :)
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Je recommande, ce roman pour tout ceux qui aime les bon thriller (un peu adolescent certes, mais bien narrer)
3.5 stars.
I liked it, but the ending was wholly unsatisfying, I think I would have liked an epilogue to tie everything together.
However, I really liked the characters - especially Faith and Michel, and I felt that Faith was an incredibly realistic main character/narrator
Would recommend to fans of Cat Clarke and anyone who likes a thriller/crime novel.
I liked it, but the ending was wholly unsatisfying, I think I would have liked an epilogue to tie everything together.
However, I really liked the characters - especially Faith and Michel, and I felt that Faith was an incredibly realistic main character/narrator
Would recommend to fans of Cat Clarke and anyone who likes a thriller/crime novel.
Cat Clarke has got be with out a doubt one of my favourite YA authors. I've read nearly all of her books and have highly enjoyed every one of them.
The majority of this authors books tend to be along the lines of suicide and sexuality which makes The Lost and the Found stand out slightly with it being a totally different story line.
The Lost and the Found is a bit of a slow burner, not in a bad way though. Whilst not as dark as her other books, there is just something about this story line that keeps you intrigued and makes you want to read more.
Faith and her family have pretty much plodded though the last thirteen years since Laurel went missing. All of them coping with her disappearance in their own way. When Laurel suddenly turns up after all those years, all but Faith are ecstatic to have her back.
I really felt for Faith, she has missed her big sister and overall is glad to have her back, but being an only child for the last thirteen years has her worrying how having Laurel back will alter that. Some people might see that as being selfish but I think it is a big adjustment for all the family and all of a sudden the parents attention is all focused on one sibling while not meaning to, but to a certain extent leaving the other one out.
Not only does Faith find it hard adjusting to having Laurel back home but she keeps getting a little niggle that something isn't quite right with her sister which she tries to put down to what must have happened to her when she was abducted.
Laurel is certainly a hard character to fathom out. Obviously she has been through a traumatic time and at times my heart really went out to her. Other times though, like Faith, I had certain doubts and fears.
The Lost and the Found is a story full of mystery and suspense. The author slowly takes the reader on a journey of discovery and relationships. It makes for a fascinating read and as with the authors other books, the ending always leaves me feeling a whole bunch of emotions whilst leaving me quite breathless. Another great read.
The majority of this authors books tend to be along the lines of suicide and sexuality which makes The Lost and the Found stand out slightly with it being a totally different story line.
The Lost and the Found is a bit of a slow burner, not in a bad way though. Whilst not as dark as her other books, there is just something about this story line that keeps you intrigued and makes you want to read more.
Faith and her family have pretty much plodded though the last thirteen years since Laurel went missing. All of them coping with her disappearance in their own way. When Laurel suddenly turns up after all those years, all but Faith are ecstatic to have her back.
I really felt for Faith, she has missed her big sister and overall is glad to have her back, but being an only child for the last thirteen years has her worrying how having Laurel back will alter that. Some people might see that as being selfish but I think it is a big adjustment for all the family and all of a sudden the parents attention is all focused on one sibling while not meaning to, but to a certain extent leaving the other one out.
Not only does Faith find it hard adjusting to having Laurel back home but she keeps getting a little niggle that something isn't quite right with her sister which she tries to put down to what must have happened to her when she was abducted.
Laurel is certainly a hard character to fathom out. Obviously she has been through a traumatic time and at times my heart really went out to her. Other times though, like Faith, I had certain doubts and fears.
The Lost and the Found is a story full of mystery and suspense. The author slowly takes the reader on a journey of discovery and relationships. It makes for a fascinating read and as with the authors other books, the ending always leaves me feeling a whole bunch of emotions whilst leaving me quite breathless. Another great read.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So, up until page 385, this book was a solid 3 star read for me.
Then it became 3.5 stars.
Then that last paragraph brought it up to 4.
Reasons are under the spoiler thingy:
And it was frustrating.
I mean, it was still a good book, but I spent the whole time waiting for the reveal, and it took 385 pages to happen.
(I was waiting so long that I took note of the page number when it finally did happen).
Once it was confirmed that she was, indeed, not Laurel, I found myself enjoying the book much more.
It's a shame there was only, like, 50 pages left.
And then the last paragraph (not including the 'excerpt') had me in tears.
OH MY GOSH JUST LET ME CRY
Then it became 3.5 stars.
Then that last paragraph brought it up to 4.
Reasons are under the spoiler thingy:
Spoiler
The main reason it was a 3 star was because it was SO OBVIOUS that it wasn't really Laurel. And for 385 pages, we had to read about this girl who was obviously-not-Laurel, and no-one suspected a thing.And it was frustrating.
I mean, it was still a good book, but I spent the whole time waiting for the reveal, and it took 385 pages to happen.
(I was waiting so long that I took note of the page number when it finally did happen).
Once it was confirmed that she was, indeed, not Laurel, I found myself enjoying the book much more.
It's a shame there was only, like, 50 pages left.
And then the last paragraph (not including the 'excerpt') had me in tears.
OH MY GOSH JUST LET ME CRY