The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

Paula Hawkins

416 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The #1 New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Book of the Year, now a major motion picture starring Emily Blunt. The debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other people's lives, from the author of Into the Water. "...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96,144 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 80%
tense 71%
emotional 31%
sad 20%
adventurous 12%
challenging 11%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 23% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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