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Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn

4.09 AVERAGE

dark
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

just as good as the movie, loved gaining more insight 

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

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I had heard of it mentioned in true crime before, but went into the book knowing nothing and I’m so glad I did. It was a gripping story and truly well written.

I loved that my preconceived notions were challenged several times throughout the story. I am tempted to read again with what I know now.
medium-paced

absolutely amazing book. fuck men but she is also 2 crazy.

The first part of the book was really difficult to get through at times, the misogyny was off the charts and I kept waiting for a twist or a change which thankfully happened. Did not see that twist coming, and at that point the book was veryyy binge-able. I read the majority of the book in just a couple days. The ending, however - very anticlimactic and dissatisfying. My expectations for the book in general, based on how it was recommended, was that it would be more of a thriller, not just a mystery. That might have made the first part of the book more difficult for me to get through as well, because I was waiting and waiting for the thrill. The middle part was definitely the best and most suspenseful part and the reason for my 4 star rating

what a little psycho romp that was

amy is a classified gaslighting unhinged girly

first book of mashed potato May!! - challenge run by Books Unbound
dark funny mysterious tense medium-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

really enjoyable listen, and the movie adaptation is nearly perfect; i could imagine every scene with ben affleck and rosamund pike as i listened. a masterclass of the plot twist
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really loved the format of the book. The alternating narrator was done really well so the flow of the story didn't get confusing and the author had very good control of how much information you had as the reader. I was really interested in the media aspect of the story and how much persuasion the media has on public opinion. It's also really intriguing story about dark aspects of relationships. It took me a while to get through it because I go through waves of reading a lot and then not reading at all. I did see the movie adaptation and, of course, there were parts of the books that were cut out of the movie. However, I was actually pretty happy with the overall movie because I think they made some smart edit choices to keep the pace appropriate for a movie.