This is a lovely literary mystery that my entire book club enjoyed. I often prefer slow burn mysteries like this rather than the fast pace, over the top twists that sometimes come with other thrillers. I loved that the story begins with a writer in the beginning stages of writing a book.

This book was so but very suspenseful. I love how each of the four POVs/parts of this book added different insight and an extra layer of suspense. I also found the end to be fairly surprising. Overall I would reccomend this book!

I did not like this book. The book opens with Miranda returning home from school and discovering her Mom is not home. Her Mom never comes home and what happened to her is the focus of the book. The book is divided into four books that explore her disappearance from different viewpoints. For some reason the author decides that punctuation is unnecessary at the end of the book which I found distracting. The story dragged on and at the end you are still not sure exactly what happened. I struggled to finish it.

“The question isn’t whether someone should pay; the question is who. You? Or him?”

A mother is missing. A father is presumed guilty. There is no evidence, and three children are left to ponder these truths.

4.5 stars rounded up! Woah! This is a slow burn thriller but so unique in that you actually know what happens well before the characters do. This unique perspective makes it feel like you’re watching true crime on T.V., yelling at the characters to OPEN THEIR EYES because you can see sooo much more than they can.

The last 1/3 of the book had me unable to step away. Like literally reading standing in line or at any lull in my day. This book was so good and just had so much depth that these characters felt real to me. @williamlanday also wrote Defending Jacob, which I read years ago and also enjoyed.

“Did you know my father back then?
Of course.
Did you ever try a case against him?
Many times.
He was a good lawyer, wasn’t he?
He was an excellent lawyer.
What did you think of him personally?
He was an excellent lawyer.
Ah. That’s what I thought.”

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Publishing, and the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

All That is Mine I Carry With Me is a murder mystery that just keeps giving. It is told in multiple parts with different narrators and at different stages of the story. You have the writer who is an old childhood friend of the middle son. He is asked to write a fictional story about the mother's disappearance. Then you hear from the mother herself (or do you). Finally, you get the middle son's perspective many years later. This one event many years ago destroyed some lives and no one really knows what happened.

The story was interesting but sometimes hard to follow as each section is told so differently. It is not like a normal multiple POV story. There is no back and forth but three distinct parts and styles. If you are looking for a who done it with a satisfactory resolution then this is not the book for you. But it is probably the most real feeling of these types of stories.

I loved Landay's novel Defending Jacob, so when I had the opportunity to read this one I snatched it up. This book is told from different points of view in the form of really long chapters. There are also no quotation marks during speaking at times. I wanted to note that in case it's not your thing. This book is told in a way that keeps you guessing all the way to the end and I found rather enjoyable.

A domestic thriller at its finest! Intriguing and full of twists, this kept me on the edge of my seat!

This is my first read by Kristy Woodson Harvey and what a great read. I would be honored to read any books that she writes.

I LOVED this author's previous novel, Defending Jacob, and was excited to read this one after 10+ years without any new books from him. While this was a compelling and engaging read, it hasn't stuck with me which is always a sign that it won't be one I recommend. The storyline felt familiar, like one that has been written a hundred times before: woman disappears, husband is accused. If you want a palate cleanser or a book that will get you out of a slump, but one that won't make it to your list of favorites, give it a try. If your TBR is overflowing, don't feel bad missing this one.

All That is Mine I Carry with Me

A Novel

By: William Landay

Publish Date: 7 March 2023

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine/Bantam

General Fiction (Adult), Literary fiction/Mystery and Thriller

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Book Review:

I gave this book 4 stars. I really enjoyed reading this book. At first near the beginning, I was worried that this book was going to be like Gone Girl. I didn’t like Gone Girl. I am so glad that it wasn’t.

This book is about a mother who went missing and no one knows where she is. All eyes turn to her husband. Even the three children from this couple are divided. The woman’s sister has always disliked the husband and has no doubt in her mind that he did something to her.

The law can’t do anything because there isn’t any proof that he was involved even though his mistress moves in after a year the mother has been missing. 18 years later they find her skull but again there isn’t enough proof that he did anything.

This story is so captivating that you don’t want to put it down. So much happens in the story between the kids, their aunt and the father. You will have to read this book to understand. Unfortunately, because of what has happened the family has problems and there really isn’t much left of it. The oldest son has always stood by his father and then again, he was gone must of the time since she disappeared when he was in college. The daughter went back and forth with believing he did something and then believing he didn’t. The middle child always believed his father did something and blames him for the way his life turned out.

A family drama where a father, Dan Larkin, is found being a suspect in his wife's disappearance.
This book was SLOW for me in the first half, but then really turned around and kept my interest in the second half. I kept pushing forward to see how this would unfold and finish! The ending was definitely worth the slow start.

Absolutely suspenseful right from the beginning! If you've heard of Defending Jacob and thought that plot sounded intriguing then you should absolutely give this one a chance as well.

I was excited to get this book and it did not disappoint. This story is in four parts, each told from a different perspective. This is a quick, easy read. If you loved Landays other book, Defending Jacob, you will enjoy this book as well. For me Defending Jacob was better, but this is definitely worth the read.

My goodness. First time reading this Author and will not be the last. Run....don't walk....to get this amazing book!!!
Thank you to Netgalley for providing this digital copy in exchange for a review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bantam Books for this advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

This was a "did he or didn't he?" type suspense thriller set in 1970s Boston suburbs following a family after their mother/wife disappears without a trace. The husband/father is a strong suspect by police and family members, but no evidence can be found and nothing proven. The story is told over a period of 30 years by a variety of different characters, a style I found to create more questions than answers for me as a reader..I had to keep going back to check details. Author seemed to leave the ending open for interpretation, which a lot of people loved, I did not. Still, a well-written book that held my attention.

This book totally had me hooked! I mean, seriously gripping stuff, and yeah, it even got me tearing up a few times. It's like this mix of intense courtroom drama and family chaos, with all these different timelines and viewpoints. The big mystery? Did Dan Larkin off his wife? And let me tell you, the doubt and suspicion tearing through that family? Heartbreaking. You gotta stick with it till the very end to find out what really went down! Trust me, you don't wanna miss out on this one!

I loved this book and I hope William Landay doesn't take another long break from writing new ones! The characters are interesting and flawed, the mystery is intriguing and the structure is interesting and felt fresh without being confusing or gimmicky. I really enjoyed this one and expect it would be a great book club choice with lots to discuss.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

I was not familiar with this author but quickly found that I enjoyed his writing style. The story was told through several very different perspectives on the situation and it was interesting to see how the same tale could look different through different sets of eyes. It was also a bit of an emotional roller coaster as you wonder how you would feel if it looked like your father had murdered your mother but he maintained that he didn't do it. How would you ever find out the truth? Definitely would recommend this book.

There is nothing more fascinating than the drama of family. What's hidden and buried, what secrets are kept and told, who holds all of the power? William Landay gives the reader immaculately crafted characters, an unsolved mystery, and family drama galore in ALL THAT IS MINE I CARRY WITH ME.

A mother goes missing, and her family is left adrift. Of course, the husband and father is the primary suspect and for good reason - he's an arrogant, unkind man with very little affection for his wife. What follows is a book in multiple parts, each in the voice of a different character who is somehow entangled in the complicated mess that is Jane Larkin's disappearance. I'll leave it there because I'm reluctant to inadvertently reveal parts of the plot that readers deserve to uncover themselves.

What Landay does so beautifully is allow the reader to follow these characters throughout their lives with the weight of Jane Larkin's unsolved disappearance always lurking. We follow her children as they grow, as they manage their hostility towards their father and siblings. We watch grief weave itself through all of their lives. We hear from Jane herself, too and we feel connected to her. She is not just a stereotype but a real character in this story.

The book begins where it ends, with the same questions. It's the kind of book that invites the reader to question assumptions and revisit our conceptions about what it means to be A Good Person (or a Bad Person). You may find yourself flipping back through the book to read some parts of it again, trying to find the threads that all come together at the end.

If you enjoyed Gillian Flynn's SHARP OBJECTS, this is a book for you. If you are just as intrigued by family secrets as I am, this is a book for you. A truly unexpected five stars from me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bantam for an advance review copy. All opinions are entirely my own.