A review by mynameisrebecca
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is written in a 3 character split narration style, though the characters are intentionally very similar. It creates a murky, unreliable read that can be hard to follow and somewhat repetitive. It has twists and shocking moments, though overall the character motives are weak so the book doesn't feel satisfying.
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