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Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn

4.09 AVERAGE


Loved this book, suspenseful and mysterious, it always kept me guessing.
I listened via audio book and the readers were also very talented. I enjoyed the way they narrated.

Well written, couldn't put it down.....but I almost threw my kindle across the room when I finished.
dark mysterious tense slow-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
dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Seriously, please avoid this book. The first third started out great, I was very into it. A large twist occurs and I just finished it for the sake of finishing it. Don't believe all the positive hype.
challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A mystery whodunnit with lots of twists and turns. I liked that we got to hear from both main characters, initially to confuse the readers and later on to hear from both sides more truthfully. I’m a little dissatisfied with the ending being slightly unclear. After all that happened in the book I thought it would be a little bit more concrete. I think that was the point, but it’s not what I was hoping for. Morally grey characters is always a plus for me, I kind of hated everyone. Well-paced book. 
mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I watched the movie years ago when I was a teenager and it was really interesting to finally read the book and see what got left out. I think I’ll have to give it a rewatch.

Nick and Amy are both terrible. They are not likable but at the same time, they are fascinating and enjoyable to read about. They deserve each other in a sick, twisted way. 

I definitely recommend the book but I think you’ll get more enjoyment going in blind and watching the movie after you finish reading the book.