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unmistakablyphoenix 's review for:
The Girl on the Train
by Paula Hawkins
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a great mystery, and I really had no inkling of what was going to happen in the end, even though looking back, there are hints.
All the characters were very well written, though they were not likable or reliable narrators- pretty much every character had some crazy either locked away or out for everyone to see. I suppose that’s not far off from reality.
The writing was beautifully done, and changed between characters as we get 3 different point of views throughout the story. The main character, Rachel, had an eye for detail and would go off on thoughts of fantasy that you could never be quite sure were reality. Megan, my favorite, was a blunt and free-spirited character, with so much baggage only we really get to see. And Anna, well, she is the character we get the least time with, but she provides context to the story and she’s an interesting personality to read about.
I really enjoyed this and would read more by Paula Hawkins.
All the characters were very well written, though they were not likable or reliable narrators- pretty much every character had some crazy either locked away or out for everyone to see. I suppose that’s not far off from reality.
The writing was beautifully done, and changed between characters as we get 3 different point of views throughout the story. The main character, Rachel, had an eye for detail and would go off on thoughts of fantasy that you could never be quite sure were reality. Megan, my favorite, was a blunt and free-spirited character, with so much baggage only we really get to see. And Anna, well, she is the character we get the least time with, but she provides context to the story and she’s an interesting personality to read about.
I really enjoyed this and would read more by Paula Hawkins.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Blood, Gaslighting
Minor: Adult/minor relationship