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A review by abbeyroad1410
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Okay, I like everyone else in the free world had heard of Gone Girl before, so politely, I thought I was going to be a bit bored by the plot. But this book DID NOT DISAPPOINT. This was the most twisted and wild read I have had, and I lived for every second of it.
First of all, I love books that punish the cheaters because usually they deserve it and it feels very cathartic. Because of this, the first part of the book felt good in like a twisted way. Then you realize the extent to which this woman is going to punish, and you're like "~yikes~ I think he gets it Amy."
However, Amy is one of the most compelling characters to read. She's arguably very funny, and a reader can see why she draws people in. Additionally, I adore that she points out every time she uses "and me" correctly. I love the insight to her mind and that she lays out her plan, and you do feel real sympathy for her. I don't think this novel would work as well if the reader did not simultaneously hate and empathize with both characters for the majority of the novel.
This novel also hides an important message on expectations of others and of ourselves. It has an anti-perfection thesis that underlies the plot. The reader can see that perfectionism kills Nick and Amy's marriage and leads to both of their personal downfalls.
Basically, I love this book. I texted my friend in all caps at the very end as I was so startled with the plot and the ending.
First of all, I love books that punish the cheaters because usually they deserve it and it feels very cathartic. Because of this, the first part of the book felt good in like a twisted way. Then you realize the extent to which this woman is going to punish, and you're like "~yikes~ I think he gets it Amy."
However, Amy is one of the most compelling characters to read. She's arguably very funny, and a reader can see why she draws people in. Additionally, I adore that she points out every time she uses "and me" correctly. I love the insight to her mind and that she lays out her plan, and you do feel real sympathy for her. I don't think this novel would work as well if the reader did not simultaneously hate and empathize with both characters for the majority of the novel.
This novel also hides an important message on expectations of others and of ourselves. It has an anti-perfection thesis that underlies the plot. The reader can see that perfectionism kills Nick and Amy's marriage and leads to both of their personal downfalls.
Basically, I love this book. I texted my friend in all caps at the very end as I was so startled with the plot and the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Blood