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A review by emilyusuallyreading
The Girl Who Came Back by Kerry Wilkinson
4.0
What I Liked
The storyline and conclusion were unique. They were captivating and easy to follow, leaving me hooked until I finished the book as quickly as possible. I enjoyed the English setting here. A child kidnapped out of the back garden of her quiet, peaceful village - the scene was perfect for a good mystery.
What I Didn't Like
Most people's reactions to Olivia's return seemed a little too underwhelming and even glib. It was almost a "Yay, we're so happy you're home," situation when in reality a child had been taken for thirteen years and was now back with the vaguest of explanations.
I wish the mystery would have been a little more vague. Lily's parts throughout the story made me instantly guess the ending - as did the obvious villains. I would have enjoyed a little more mystery with this mystery.
And finally, it was a bit odd to me to have this written in first person without revealing the identity of the character. The whole point of the story was "is this girl Olivia Adams?" So having her tell the story herself was a bit confusing; if I'm reading a character's thoughts, how is she so close-lipped on her own identity?
One more note...
The storyline and conclusion were unique. They were captivating and easy to follow, leaving me hooked until I finished the book as quickly as possible. I enjoyed the English setting here. A child kidnapped out of the back garden of her quiet, peaceful village - the scene was perfect for a good mystery.
What I Didn't Like
Most people's reactions to Olivia's return seemed a little too underwhelming and even glib. It was almost a "Yay, we're so happy you're home," situation when in reality a child had been taken for thirteen years and was now back with the vaguest of explanations.
I wish the mystery would have been a little more vague. Lily's parts throughout the story made me instantly guess the ending - as did the obvious villains. I would have enjoyed a little more mystery with this mystery.
And finally, it was a bit odd to me to have this written in first person without revealing the identity of the character. The whole point of the story was "is this girl Olivia Adams?" So having her tell the story herself was a bit confusing; if I'm reading a character's thoughts, how is she so close-lipped on her own identity?
One more note...