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The Grownup

Gillian Flynn

3.55 AVERAGE


I hate endings like this.

Short story started clicking along then the ending was so so

3.5 ⭐️
Would have been 4.5 ⭐️, but that ending just felt flat and lazy.
fast-paced

Interesting 
dark funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I rarely remember the first sentences from a book, but I know I will never forget this one. It was such an excellent short story, something you would expect from Gillian Flynn but it lacked in a lot of ways. It had a solid start, great setup and a compelling protagonist. I was extremely excited as to where the story would go and loved it until I got to the end. The end is what made it lacking. It was underwhelming. Maybe it would be better if it had ended earlier or differently. But its a short story so perhaps I am expecting too much still a solidly enjoyable story.
Recommend it to anyone who likes a short horror read and a great copypasta.

Realized I've listened to this before and still didn't like it.
lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

i have read quite short stories with good execution despite having only few pages but this one is just not it.... it started really good and went downhill after
fast-paced