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The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rachel, a depressed alcoholic, is working through a recent break-up. Tom is thriving with his new partner and child in the house he once shared with Rachel.
On her daily morning commute to London, Rachel reaches the same stop every day overlooking her old home. Pained by old memories, she fantasises over a couple a few doors down. When the wife goes missing, Rachel thinks she has key information and throws herself crashing into their world.
This novel had me engaged from beginning to end. An excellent thriller to pull you out of any reading slump!
The characters are amazingly fleshed out. I found myself invested in them and feeling the stakes when trouble found them. The plot was paced really well, I didn't feel a lull in interest at any point and the narrative was excellently crafted. You can't have a thriller without a twist and boy are there some good ones!
On her daily morning commute to London, Rachel reaches the same stop every day overlooking her old home. Pained by old memories, she fantasises over a couple a few doors down. When the wife goes missing, Rachel thinks she has key information and throws herself crashing into their world.
This novel had me engaged from beginning to end. An excellent thriller to pull you out of any reading slump!
The characters are amazingly fleshed out. I found myself invested in them and feeling the stakes when trouble found them. The plot was paced really well, I didn't feel a lull in interest at any point and the narrative was excellently crafted. You can't have a thriller without a twist and boy are there some good ones!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse