So when I googled this book it turns out it has also been published as "Remember Mia" which is slightly confusing however, this book immediately drew me in, because as a parent, there is no torture like a well fleshed out and terrifying tale of a child going missing. It is yet another book that is drawing Gone Girl comparisons, but does it live up to them?
It follows Estelle, mother to Mia, whose marriage is falling apart and on top of that, she isn't blossoming into motherhood. Estelle wakes up in hospital and slowly she remembers that her daughter Mia is missing, as she journeys into her memory trying to unravel the mystery she remembers several basic details. Mia was missing before Estelle was injured, but instead of phoning the police, Estelle tried to find her alone. With everything else a blur and no trace of Mia anywhere, Estelle is sent to a memory specialist, to try and retrieve the truth, did she hurt Mia? Or did someone else?
Its a good story, one of the better "missing child" ones, but you really have to focus, Estelle's narrative is sloppy and confused and when she discovers the truth there is no feeling of satisfaction.
Its a 4 out of 5 for me, gripping? yes. Gone Girl? no.
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