50 pages • 1 hour read
Lisa GardnerBefore She Disappeared
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner, amateur detective Frankie Elkin, who specializes in finding missing persons from marginalized communities, arrives in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood to search for Angelique Badeau, a Haitian teenager who disappeared nearly a year earlier. Through her investigation, Frankie uncovers a complex web of secrets and dangers, ultimately confronting issues of invisibility and marginalization while seeking redemption for her past mistakes. The book discusses themes of racism, addiction, sexual violence, and violence involving children.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Lisa Gardner's Before She Disappeared offers a gripping thriller featuring a determined protagonist, Frankie Elkin, who searches for missing persons. Its strong character development and intense plot have been praised. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and side characters underdeveloped. Overall, it’s a compelling read with some minor flaws.
Who Should Read Before She Disappeared?
A reader who enjoys Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner likely appreciates gripping thrillers with complex characters. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will find Gardner's novel equally compelling, with its strong, flawed protagonist and intricate mystery.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
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