current book i’m reading 😁
here’s a little summary on what it’s about.
* NO ONE EVER JUST DISAPPEARS *
✨”NOW, it's been 10 years since Ellie disappeared, and her mother, Laurel, has never recovered. The police believe Ellie ran away, but Laurel is convinced she'd never do that. The disappearance ruined her marriage, and alienated her from her other two children, but she's never fully given up hope that she might still find Ellie alive. When Laurel meets a man, Floyd, at a local café she finds herself finally beginning to heal, slowly, as she starts a relationship with him. That is, until she meets his 9-year old daughter, Poppy, who looks exactly like her daughter Ellie did at that age”✨
In 'Then She Was Gone,' Lisa Jewell masterfully explores themes of grief and resilience. Laurel's ten-year journey of searching for her daughter Ellie, who mysteriously vanished, unveils a narrative filled with emotional depth. The novel delves into the impact of loss on family dynamics, especially how Ellie’s disappearance shattered Laurel’s marriage and strained her relationships with her other children. As Laurel begins a new chapter in her life, she meets Floyd, who brings a glimmer of hope and healing into her world. However, the arrival of Poppy, Floyd's daughter, introduces unsettling memories that intertwine the past with the present. This captivating story raises questions about identity, the bonds between mothers and daughters, and the quest for closure in an unresolved tragedy. Dive into this riveting tale and join the conversation with fellow readers using #readreadread, #letsgrowtogether, and #reading.
Loved this book.