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dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
God I forgot how freaking good this book is. It's very much dated, with the characters laid off magazine writers who lost their job to the internet and the 2008 crash, but the twists and turns are so good. The first half of the book alternates between the day Nick Dunne discovers his wife Amy has gone missing and her diary detailing the early days of their relationship. The second half is Nick, buckling under his secrets and police pressure, and Amy's own story of what happened that day. It reminds me of the Interrupter's song lyric "I'm a match, she's kerosene."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy