A review by shannabans
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

I don't know how to rate this. I saw the movie in theaters about 10 years ago and loved it.  I wasn't accustomed to the unreliable narrator trope at that point & I was shocked at the first twist. However, I've found spending time with these characters & getting a more in depth look into what was going through their minds the entire time was emotionally exhausting & draining. I know they aren't meant to be likeable characters but I couldn't seem to view the story objectively.

I've become more susceptible to feeling challenging emotions during the past 10 years. Maybe if I read it back then, I would have adored it. As it stands now, I think I prefer the movie as the medium for this story (to be fair, I haven't seen the movie in a long time so take w/ a grain of salt.) I'm still taken on an emotional ride but shifting it from first person in the book to a split of first & third person in the movie makes it a more palatable experience, while still maintaining the impact of the story.