A review by chuckstafer
The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This was a compelling, albeit, slightly underwhelming tale of Hollywood aspirations and violence told from the perspective of a young British actress who is on the verge of stardom. 

Our main character has just gone through a bad breakup while simultaneously reaching the pinnacle of success in London, so she decides to hop the pond over to LA to work with American studios during "pilot season" and stumbles upon the seedy underbelly of Hollywood and just how far some people will go to achieve success. 

The main plot of the story was compelling enough, but the story seemed to drag on at times, held back by a protagonist who was frustratingly incompetent and who never quite did much. The author did achieve her goal of a suspenseful plot, but the ultimate conclusion felt rushed and left me feeling underwhelmed. 

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