The Girl Before

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by J.P. Delaney (Goodreads Author)

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Why oh Why do the authors keep writing titles with the word "Girl" in it??? I won't even look at these books because it's just gotten to be so ridiculous. After all that work of writing the novel why settle for a stereotypical name, I just don't get it!
Samantha The "girl" in this title has a double meaning though, which you learn at the end. I don't think it's as "denigrating" to women as one might think. The…moreThe "girl" in this title has a double meaning though, which you learn at the end. I don't think it's as "denigrating" to women as one might think. There's a twist.(less)
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Do you think this is a good book? It seems a little weird to me...
Judy Kerns My take on it is it is a combination of Gone Girl, Girl on the Train, and 50 Shades of Grey. Been there, done that. Did not enjoy.
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Did anyone else really hate this book? Looking at a lot of reviews I feel I'm in the minority - but it just made me really angry and disappointed! :(
Elizabeth Flygare
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Samira Monroy Same I don't get Jane's last paragraph. Did she give up Toby or not?…moreSame I don't get Jane's last paragraph. Did she give up Toby or not?(less)
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Is the grammar/spelling killing anyone else... " she goes..he goes" ..Tack vs tact???? The grammar is killing me in this book at page 150 but I am intrigued and will go on. Agree "girl" is the years catch phrase
Kris Yes the "he goes, she goes" was weird to me. Not sure if author was trying to use current vernacular or what. Missed the tact one...still not sure how…moreYes the "he goes, she goes" was weird to me. Not sure if author was trying to use current vernacular or what. Missed the tact one...still not sure how I feel about this book...(less)
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