A review by starlessnebula
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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

5.0

This book is REALLY good. It is at times very hard to read, and it even stuck with me for a while after all the plot twists and turns. The characters are not 'loveable' because they are human beings, each with their own flaws and stories. This book can easily make you go from hating to loving a character and verse versa. Two main stories unfold at the same time and I did not forsee the ending. I recommend it if you are in the mood to feel second hand embarrassment for your characters, scream 'NO' at their actions while reading, try to solve the mystery alongside Rachel and overthink the world we live in.

I like the fact that it is not a Happy Ending™️. Rachel may have cured her alcocolism, but living everyday in fear and with the memories of all that has happened is not the fairy tale ending of most modern books. Anna turned out to be cool too. Fuck Tom
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