This was a fascinating look into the human mind and into an intriguing mystery.

Molly's relationship with Lyle, and later, Sayer, was intriguing. I enjoyed how a mystery was presented to us with very few outside clues or any context for us to really understand. Because of this, we really discover chains of events as Molly did.

I'm honestly still a little confused about Mabel's experiences and the way she went about sharing these with Molly. I'd like to know more details about her and how Molly felt hearing about these experiences. I'd also like to know more about Molly's friends and how they came to know a lot of what they knew. I feel like the ending was almost too easily resolved. Was Lyle the trigger for everything leading up to the ending? I'm not sure, but I don't really buy it.

Alex also didn't feel quite real. I'm not sure what he really thought would happen, and again, what was going to trigger this. I feel like there were probably a lot of malpractice laws he might have run into. However, I did appreciate that he was a character Molly could rely on; his type isn't common in most books of this nature.

I really appreciated the way this book portrayed depression and suicidal tendencies. Though it was a section that came late into the book, it was very well crafted and resonated strongly with me.

This wasn't the most exciting book, but it kept me riveted and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys mind games or stories of mental illnesses.
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This was so odd and underdeveloped. I can't believe I read the whole thing. There are so many plot points and characters that could have resulted in some interesting turns but the author chose to barely use them at all. Also. with an upcoming spoiler....



That was probably the strangest depiction of DID ever. And I thought the film Split was rough. ( )

A story about Molly Pierce, a teenage girl that is confused as her time is lost because she is missing gaps in her memories that lead her to discover hidden secrets into her life. I liked this book, it was a short read but it had great detail and let me experience the frustration she was feeling.

I give it 4.5 stars for length, wish it was a tad longer. ( )

The first-half of this book was quite intriguing. I liked Molly from the start, and she was a relatable narrator. Struggling with the depths of depression as well as her blackouts, I could sympathise with her feelings of confusion and hopelessness. However, what did annoy me was all Molly's internal monologues. In one sentence she was having a conversation with another character then, without warning, she'd turn inwards and finish what she was saying in her head.

Unfortunately, I found that the second-half dragged and I had worked out where the story was heading by then so I wasn't surprised by the reveal. Also, I didn't believe the romance between Molly and Sayer, although I must say I loved Hazel and Clancy, Molly's younger siblings. The relationship between the three of them was extremely touching.

"The Half Life of Molly Pierce" has been described on more than one occasion as 'an intriguing psychological thriller,' but I found that it lacked suspense and depth, and I think many younger readers will just find it confusing. ( )

I loved this. I was constantly asking "what's going on!?"
It was like a junior suspense novel and it was awesome.

The end was a little weak, but after such a good buildup, I'm not sure where else she could have gone with it... One star off for the ending. ( )