‘Gone Before Goodbye’ Falls Flat

Disappointing Debut: "Gone Before Goodbye" Falls Flat

Reese Witherspoon, a world-renowned actress, has been leading Reese's Book Club since 2017, championing female authors with notable picks like Emily Henry's "Great Big Beautiful Life" and Celeste Ng's "Our Missing Hearts".

Witherspoon's new thriller novel, "Gone Before Goodbye", co-authored with Harlan Coben, tells the story of Maggie McCabe, a former Army surgeon who lost her medical license after a series of tragic events.

"Gone Before Goodbye" is a story about Maggie McCabe, who takes a lucrative yet secretive overseas job to help her sister out of debt.

The novel explores themes of redemption and survival, but ultimately falls short of expectations.

Author's summary: Reese Witherspoon's debut novel disappoints.

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The Cornell Daily Sun The Cornell Daily Sun — 2025-10-24

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