Vanishing Girls By Lauren Oliver
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Release: March 10, 2015
Hardcover: 357 Pages
Publisher: HarperCollins
My Copy: Library
Reviewer: Shannon & Julia
Book Summary:
Dara and Nick used to be
inseparable, but that was before the accident that left Dara's beautiful
face scarred and the two sisters totally estranged. When Dara vanishes
on her birthday, Nick thinks Dara is just playing around. But another
girl, nine-year-old Madeline Snow, has vanished, too, and Nick becomes
increasingly convinced that the two disappearances are linked. Now Nick
has to find her sister, before it's too late.
In this edgy and compelling novel, Lauren Oliver creates a world of intrigue, loss, and suspicion as two sisters search to find themselves, and each other. (Courtesy of Goodreads)
In this edgy and compelling novel, Lauren Oliver creates a world of intrigue, loss, and suspicion as two sisters search to find themselves, and each other. (Courtesy of Goodreads)
Julia & Shannon: Joint Review!
Shannon: I pretty much rushed through Vanishing Girls to get to the end.
It was a fast paced read to me. I liked the suspense a lot and Lauren
Oliver's writing is always good. I enjoyed it, but I guess the ending
right at the beginning, so the ending didn't payoff for me.
Julia: Vanishing Girls is entertaining and there is something captivating about Lauren Oliver's writing. I was fascinated with the tragedy that plagued the main characters and couldn't wait to get to the end to see where Lauren Oliver was taking the story.
Julia: Vanishing Girls is entertaining and there is something captivating about Lauren Oliver's writing. I was fascinated with the tragedy that plagued the main characters and couldn't wait to get to the end to see where Lauren Oliver was taking the story.
2. How does Vanishing Girls compare to Lauren Oliver's other work?
Shannon: I'd say this book was more on par with Panic than with her
Delirium series. The writing was more straight forward, more
suspenseful....a little grittier. So, if you didn't like Panic...this
may not be the best Oliver book for you.
Julia: I didn't read Panic, just the Delirium series, but I did like Delirium and I do love this one too. I enjoyed the suspense and the characters were intriguing, much like those in her other series. Vanishing Girls was a little more raw though. I liked that.
3. The main character isn't perfect, what do you think of her portrayal?
Shannon: I like Lauren Oliver's grittier female characters. Again, I'm reminded of the characters in Panic a lot. I love that they aren't perfect, but still sympathetic enough to relate to. I loved the sister dynamics.
Shannon: I like Lauren Oliver's grittier female characters. Again, I'm reminded of the characters in Panic a lot. I love that they aren't perfect, but still sympathetic enough to relate to. I loved the sister dynamics.
Julia: I loved her relationship with her sister. It seemed more on par with real life sisters than some of the perfect sibling relationships I have read in young adult. There is a true bond, but a little resentment and sibling rivalry too. I was constantly wondering what she was thinking and loved that she had flaws.
4. Did that plot keep the book rolling?
Shannon: The plot was very suspenseful and well written. It definitely had me flipping fast through the pages!
Julia: Definitely! When I think back on it, I'm not sure what kept the pages turning. But I couldn't stop.
Julia: Definitely! When I think back on it, I'm not sure what kept the pages turning. But I couldn't stop.
5. There is a bit of a twist. Satisfied? Surpised?
Shannon: As I mentioned above, totally called it. But I am a very suspicious
reader. I never trust anything I am told! It takes a lot for me to be
totally surprised. But, I thought the way it was executed was well
done.
Julia: I was satisfied and surprised. Honestly, when I got to the end, I scratched my head and was like are you kidding me? How did I NOT see that coming? Like Shannon said, it is somewhat predictable if you're paying attention, but try not to think too far ahead!
6. How many stars? Who would you recommend it to?
Shannon: I would give it a solid 4 stars. I think fans of Panic or Dangerous Girls or We Were Liars might like this book
Julia: 4 Stars! Solid read. All Lauren Oliver fans will love this book.
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