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.