Barbara 's Reviews > Where They Found Her

As the book cover informs, this psychological thriller is told from the viewpoint of three different women. Kimberly McCreight does an excellent job on voice; each character has a distinct personality and expression. The main character, Molly, is the weakest character in that she’s supposed to be a journalist, but doesn’t seem very curious or inquisitive. The most difficult character to read is Sandy, who is a teenager with foul language and harsh idiolect. I almost abandoned the book after Sandy’s first chapter because the book seemed to be moving in a crass manner. I have a 50-page rule though: give the book 50 pages before abandoning, and I’m glad I followed the rule. By the time I got to Barbara’s (classic over-bearing mother) chapter, I was hooked.

The body of an infant is found near an upscale small college town. How the baby got there; who’s is it; and was it murder or foul play are plot questions throughout the book.

This is a novel that you need to keep up with. I read it almost in one sitting, as it’s a fast and absorbing read. There are many characters, with emotional tentacles reaching to different characters. It takes place in a small New Jersey town, with many of the characters “townies”. Hence, there are subtle ties interwoven throughout the novel. I do adore complex novels.

I did guess a few things correctly, but much of the plot is stunning in subterfuge. Pieces of the puzzle are provided, but not until the last pages does the reader get the whole story.

This is not a commuting novel. To fully appreciate this novel, you need to give it your full attention for long periods of time or else you won’t get the fabulous nuances. I highly recommend it when you have the time to lose yourself in a wonderful drama.