7.08k reviews for:

The Grownup

Gillian Flynn

3.55 AVERAGE

gnsmith93's review against another edition

4.0

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I definitely found this book to be creepy! This is a really good ghost story to read on Halloween (not to kids though lol). It's made even creepier by the twist and inconclusive ending. Also, the narrator isn't named, making it seem all the creepier. It reminded me a lot of The Conjuring movie or Paranormal Activity.

dyunnei's review against another edition

4.0

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Loveable characters: Yes

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Witty, fun, weird.
Retrospectively hilarious.

nvzmun's review against another edition

2.0

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The initial segment of the narrative followed a predictable path, featuring a female narrator employing manipulative tactics for personal gain. Then the second part was really good because it was quite unexpected. I didn't know if I should believe Susan or Miles. Personally, I think they're both unhinged and a little sociopathic. I wanted to read more, I wanted more out of this story but then it ended with a disappointing sense of ambiguity.

booknook123's review against another edition

3.25

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: Yes

andrea_read's review against another edition

3.0

challenging dark mysterious fast-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

wishingmadness's review against another edition

3.0

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Part of my short horror era, and a decent summer read. Interesting story, gullible lead. 

bookbarbie14's review against another edition

2.0

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Creepy little book.

lexidubbs's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious fast-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

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Very witty and fun I just wish it was longer!!

berrydani's review against another edition

4.25

funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

di_cruz's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No