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A review by russellreitsema
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
My first thriller in a while, I had forgotten how great it feels to be surprised and queasy simultaneously. I know this book was the talk of the town when the film came out but I somehow never got the twists spoiled for me. With that in mind, I found this book very hard to put down and binged the lions share of it in one night. I found the characters abrasive and unlikeable which made the action and culmination all the more intriguing. Takes a bit to get into the story but once I was wrapped up I couldn't walk away until I got my finale, which in itself was refreshingly dour. Definitely will be taking a closer look at Flynn's other work.