A review by novamonday
The Returned by Jason Mott

3.0

It's easy to see why this book was selected to be turned into a television series. The plot is interesting, and in line with much of the supernatural theme that seems to be in these days. The book is emotionally moving and the relationship between Jacob and his parents is authentic.
However, the character studies and slices of stories throughout the book disrupted the story line. I am not fond of flashbacks or multiple stories littering the pages of a novel. The book seems as if it is comprised of a novella and several short stories. I found myself skipping around and skimming towards the end of the book.
The book is worth reading, but I agree with several other reviewers who have stated that the author should stick to short stories.