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jourdanicus 's review for:
Gone Girl
by Gillian Flynn
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was definitely a different experience not only listening to this on audio but as a reread several years after the first time reading it. The big twist was just as good, I think, but I started getting a little exasperated with some of the plot beats and even a few holes in the second half of the book. I do think this book deserves its place as a classic of the thriller genre, and I do think it actually aged pretty well even though it's absolutely a product of its time (oh, the 2010s).
Gillian Flynn writes such great nasty, unlikeable characters, even if they teeter on the edge of believability. I hope she publishes again, it's been so long, I would read more by her.
Gillian Flynn writes such great nasty, unlikeable characters, even if they teeter on the edge of believability. I hope she publishes again, it's been so long, I would read more by her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Blood, Dementia, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Death of parent