A review by gummifrog
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

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

2.5

I listened to this audio on a long drive and it definitely killed time! (No pun intended, nobody actually dies in this book haha). The narrator was great, and the buildup had strong Turning of the Screw vibes. But the ending fell reaaaally flat. 

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