![]() It may seem out of place, considering the seriousness of the novel, but Henry integrated it well. When would the creep be back for Gabie?Īlso present in the novel is a small romantic plot line. Gabie's fear was palpable and her unease reached from the pages and gripped me as I read. In my opinion, the aspect of this novel that makes it most unique is the fact that the story isn't from the kidnapped girl's point of view, but Gabie's - the girl who got away. the events in the novel don't seem all that far-fetched. That's what's so powerful about The Night She Disappeared. ![]() I'm a hostess and, honestly, after reading this book, I now look at customers in a whole different light. Everyone knows to be wary of strangers, but I sometimes forget that working in customer service puts you directly in front of strangers every day. ![]() I enjoyed Henry's last offering, Girl, Stolen, but, to me, it was nothing compared to the intensity of The Night She Disappeared. Henry is one of those rare authors that keep the reader guessing and add just the right amount of creepiness and fear that you can't help but stare, transfixed. The mystery and foreshadowing are so well done that it's near impossible for the reader to walk away. ![]() ![]() April Henry's novels are, in a word, addicting. ![]()
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