A review by alyciajstewart
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Not a single character in this book is likable, which I think was the author's intention. The storyline is fast-paced and the alternating POVs keeps you engaged. I do think the two main characters were meant for each other in a completely twisted kind of way. As the story progressed I found myself not rooting for either of them, but still wanting to keep reading because I needed to know what would happen at the end. The twists and turns were well paced and believable without seeming overdone. The ending felt a little bit like a cop out, but it also did feel exactly like how Amy would want the story to end. Overall, I enjoyed the book and look forward to watching the movie.