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Oct 02, 2012
Abby Johnson
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it was ok
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Okay, I am officially DNF-ing Gone Girl. I've made it about 2/3 of the way through the audiobook and you know what? I'm just not really enjoying it. It started slow and I kept with it because everyone is raving about it. I got to the first of the twists and it got interesting for awhile, but I honestly don't care about Nick or Amy. I guess I need to identify with or root for a character to really enjoy a book and that's not happening here.
The audiorecording is nicely done with two stellar narrat ...more
The audiorecording is nicely done with two stellar narrat ...more
I was engaged for the first third or so, but ended up hating both characters by halfway and was just dying for it to be over by the end. Also, for the audio edition, I could not stand the way the male narrator said the word wife- like of like "wayefe". The pacing was really slow in the audio version so I ended up speeding it up to 1.5 speed just to finish. It was a good premise, but ultimately a letdown.
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There's a monster at the end of this book. One of my favorite childhood books, now come to life! But this time there really is a monster at the end. Well, technically, the monster is revealed somewhere around the middle but you get the picture. This was a delicious read, engrossing, campy, mustache twirlingly villainous. I am so glad that I read this.
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For someone who doesn't usually read mysteries, I found Gone Girl entertaining and clever. I thought it was the definition of a fun summer read, if you like kind of dark, psychologically warped summer reading material.
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I'm not sure what to say about this that hasn't already been noted by a million other folks. The twist is twisty, the writing is solid, the characterizations are fun. One of those terrific books that can inspire you to blast through in 24 hours.
Also, just realized that Gillian Flynn was one of my favorite Entertainment Weekly columnists back in the day. This makes me so happy for her. ...more
Also, just realized that Gillian Flynn was one of my favorite Entertainment Weekly columnists back in the day. This makes me so happy for her. ...more
Stated up LATE to read this one! Lots if twists.
Creepy as hell...couldn't put it down! Read it!
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Nov 06, 2012
Gwennie
rated it
really liked it
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Whoa.
Will add a more detailed review of this completely effed up book later...
This was a gripping tale with lots of surprises and twists and turns. Great character development and alliteration. It made my commute so much shorter!
Reading this book is definitely like riding a roller coaster. It was well written and very hard to put down once I started reading it.
A twisted mystery that surprises at several turns. I couldn't put it down!
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Aug 23, 2012
Lorena
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it was amazing
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