The Lost Girls of Willowbrook

De: Ellen Marie Wiseman

Narrado por: Morgan Hallett

In her most powerful novel to date, New York Times bestselling author Ellen Marie Wiseman masterfully viscerally evokes the real-life Willowbrook State School, the infamous Staten Island, New York, mental institution that shocked a nation when exposed in the 1970s as a dumping ground for unwanted children. Girl, Interrupted meets One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in this gripping narrative of social injustice, survival, and a young woman determined to find her sister.

Sage Winters always knew her sister was a little different even though they were identical twins. They loved the same things and shared a deep understanding, but Rosemary—awake to every emotion, easily moved to joy or tears—seemed to need more protection from the world.

Six years after Rosemary's death from pneumonia, Sage, now sixteen, still misses her deeply. Their mother perished in a car crash, and Sage's stepfather, Alan, resents being burdened by a responsibility he never wanted. Yet despite living as near strangers in their Staten Island apartment, Sage is stunned to discover that Alan has kept a shocking secret: Rosemary didn't die. She was committed to Willowbrook State School and has lingered there until just a few days ago, when she went missing.

Sage knows little about Willowbrook. It's always been a place shrouded by rumor and mystery. A place local parents threaten to send misbehaving kids. With no idea what to expect, Sage secretly sets out for Willowbrook, determined to find Rosemary. What she learns, once she steps through its doors and is mistakenly believed to be her sister, will change her life in ways she never could imagined...

©2022 Ellen Marie Wiseman (P)2022 Recorded Books

Intense

A very intense thriller that keeps you involved the whole story. I would
Definitely recommend!

Twisty but too long

This was good and twisty but every time a new twist was coming I'd guess it and then it would take a very long time to get there.

Well written and insightful

This story kept me coming back to hear more. Although it was disturbing at times knowing that the book was pulled from facts, I enjoyed the book.

Disappointing

Struggled to finish, you’ll be shaking your head and looking for an answer why you stuck with it until the end!

Drags on

This story dragged on and on with a never ending streak of bad luck. It is predictable how the story will end and who the villain is. Not my favorite.

Fantastic book

A must read. I absolutely lived this book and have recommended it to all I know.

I have no words!!

I enjoyed this book so much! The voiceover of how each character was portrayed was absolutely phenomenal! The story itself had me on the edge of my seat! I kinda wish this was a movie too. But in all honestly, I enjoyed it so much that I can’t really find all the right words. It’s not often I find myself talking aloud to the characters saying, “That’s a red flag!” Or “Now’s your chance!” I highly recommend this book.

Unexpected twists and turns

A beautifully written book! You never know what’s going to happen next! Just when you think they’re in the clear…. They’re two steps back

Compelling!

The book could have been a little shorter! But I still loved listening to it!

The plot

I love the ups downs and sitting on the edge moments and being a true story blows my mind