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The Grownup

Gillian Flynn

3.55 AVERAGE

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: Complicated
fast-paced
dark mysterious fast-paced

A quick read that I read in one 20-30 minute sitting.

This is typical Gillian Flynn with practically flawless writing. A little creepy. A little suspenseful. A little screwed up. Even a little funny - "And I never worked holidays, because holiday hand jobs are sad for everyone." The characters are typical (for her books) as well - not one is particularly likeable.

I never thought of it before reading this, but I'd love to someday see a Gillian Flynn short story collection.


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

Gillian Flynn I love you please write some more books or stories please

achei bem ok, interessante mas nao deu tempo pra eu me importar mt com a historia, obviamente por ser um conto de 50 pag, e achei o final meio... ok...

Short novella, easy read. Typical Gillian Flynn - twisty. I did like the character buildup for the protagonist who happened to be a prostitute who gave hand jobs. I don't know if i expected the double twist but in hindsight it seems so obvious. If you read and don't like it its such a quick read that you won't lose too much.
fast-paced
mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

gillian flynn my girl i could never not read your work