A review by cammiem8
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The “cool girl” excerpt and the about face turn of the reveal at the half way point of this novel are some of the most brilliant bits of writing I’ve ever experienced in the thriller genre. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Vomit, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Body shaming and Incest

None of these characters are good people, and as such they do terrible things to one another.