Scan barcode
A review by laurenshikari
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
4.0
This was my first Gillian Flynn book, and I have to say I did really enjoy it. The story was gripping, even after the twist in the middle. You sort-of expected the twist, but not the reason behind the twist... But that will make more sense if you read the book! It was difficult to pick a new book to read once I'd finished this one, as I felt so involved with the story of Amy and Nick.
I do agree with some of the more negative reviews, insofar as the language used was a bit OTT in parts, and I must admit I was slightly disappointed with the ending, but more so because I wanted the story to carry on, rather than the ending itself being bad... Again, that would become clearer upon reading the book yourself!
I'm really not sure what else to say, which is frustrating as this book had me thinking about it and the characters for days and days afterwards, indicating that it was obviously very good, but I can't really put in to words why it kept me so hooked. There was a degree of suspense, there was most certainly plenty of mystery and drama, and the characters were very real to me also. (although this may have been helped by the fact that the film was due to come out and I had pictures in my head of Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike).
I do agree with some of the more negative reviews, insofar as the language used was a bit OTT in parts, and I must admit I was slightly disappointed with the ending, but more so because I wanted the story to carry on, rather than the ending itself being bad... Again, that would become clearer upon reading the book yourself!
I'm really not sure what else to say, which is frustrating as this book had me thinking about it and the characters for days and days afterwards, indicating that it was obviously very good, but I can't really put in to words why it kept me so hooked. There was a degree of suspense, there was most certainly plenty of mystery and drama, and the characters were very real to me also. (although this may have been helped by the fact that the film was due to come out and I had pictures in my head of Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike).