The Lost Mind by Christopher Pike
Release: August 1st 1995
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Source: Amazon
Synopsis:
She awoke in the woods beside a dead body. There was a knife in her hand, blood on her clothes. Had she killed the young woman who lay beside her? She couldn’t remember.
She couldn’t remember anything.
Not even her own name.
It was as if someone had stolen her mind.
Stolen her soul.
Lost Mind Review:
I actually enjoyed reading this book. The story is consistent and gripping with some unique surprises along the way.
I have read a few Christopher Pike books, and know that he likes to incorporate philosophy and science fiction in his thrillers. But, these usually become a hit or miss for me, as I feel it sometimes takes the plot in an unbelievable direction. Even though “The Lost Mind” also has these elements, the story is very interesting. The plot actually made sense for the most part.
Most of the characters are likable. Jenny is a good protagonist and it was interesting to see how she tries to clear the situation she is in. I wouldn’t have really liked her if she was anything like her diary entries. Also, I adored Gator and wanted to see more of him in the story. Amir is also a strong supporting character, and I liked how he gets connected to the main plot. In addition, I also love some of the philosophical passages the author mentions like:
“It is only a life lived in total surrender and service that destroys the ego. It is only when you have left your ego behind that you have a chance to unite with your other aspects. “
However, I feel the author could have written the ending in a better manner. While I enjoyed how the story ended, I felt like the scenes where Jenny fights the villain to learn the truth was very rushed. After that, it felt like a lot of things happen within the blink of an eye in one page, and I would have liked to seen it more drawn out. Moreover, there are some redundant characters like Mitch who did not add anything meaningful.
Overall, “The Lost Mind” was a fun Christopher Pike book to read, and had all the classic elements. I would recommend it to anyone who likes the author or in the mood for a classic YA suspense novel.
