What Was Lost: A Novel
by Catherine O'Flynn
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Book Reviews of What Was Lost: A Novel
Book Review: What Was Lost... and Found
Summary: 4 Stars
I really, really enjoyed this book. Totally not what I was expecting. It starts out as the story of an odd but smart and thoughtful little girl and then fast-forwards to some 20 years into the future, and to people who have been affected by her mysterious disappearance.
Although this book was a little sad, it was also amusing (I laughed out loud several times) and engaging. An excellent first novel, I think!
Book Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
I was blown away by this book. The characters are quirky and endearing, their development so insightful. The story drew me in as it slowly unfolded and by the time I was in the middle of the book I couldn't put it down. The plot takes some refreshingly unexpected twists and turns. The ending wraps it up neatly and does not disappoint. This writer definitely has a gift and I can't wait to see what she does next.Book Review: An overall disappointment
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this book after the raving review it received in People. I am a constant reader & belong to a book club and thought this book may be my selection. It truly was a disappointment. I found it quite hard it stay focused on because it was boring and stayed boring to the end. The story line was interesting; however, never developed. Needless to say, it will never make it's appearance at Book Club.Book Review: I almost thought that this was a children's book!!
Summary: 1 Stars
This book was something that I picked up on a newspaper recommendation. After the first chapter, I thought that I had mistakenly picked up a book from the children's section. A little girl playing detective with a stuffed monkey? Sorry, she lost me. I thought about pressing on and seeing how long I could hold on until I got to something interesting, but life's too short. On to bigger and better writers.Book Review: Funny, touching, gripping and impossibly sad
Summary: 5 Stars
Not only did I laugh out loud several times reading this book, but I even found myself gasping, "Oh my God" at two twists. I rarely care about plot when it comes to prose, but by the time I almost reached halfway, I couldn't put it down. So poignant too, and so relevant in these consumerist times. Its message is so powerful- everyone must read this book. It is beautiful and devastatingly sad.