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The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins was a suspenseful mystery set near London, England. Rachel is an alcoholic who lives in suburb of London with a old college friend. She rides the train every day because she doesn't want her room mate to know that she lost her job a few months earlier. During her rides on the train she observes a couple that lives near where she used to live with her ex-husband Tom, whom left her for his mistress Anna and had a daughter with her. The couple she observes in
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I started reading this because it’s recommended for Gone Girl fans. I’m not really a fan of Gone Girl, but I found that story fresh and riveting. It’s the kind of book that lingers on your mind; something that you will really remember. Plus, I’m totally in love with Gillian Flynn’s other book, Dark Places. For me, that’s her best book.
Anyway, as I was saying, this was recommended supposedly due to its “Gone Girl-esque” story. Well, I was expecting a mind blowing plot. Something that would make ...more
Anyway, as I was saying, this was recommended supposedly due to its “Gone Girl-esque” story. Well, I was expecting a mind blowing plot. Something that would make ...more
Not particularly well written and the female characters' voices were basically interchangeable, but that didn't stop me from staying up past one last night to finish it.
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I'm surprised at the fact I liked this book as much as I did. I'd been avoiding it for a long time because the summary just didn't sound compelling to me, but I'm glad I caved because it was a very enjoyable read.
I say it's a surprise I like it for two reasons. The first is that every single character in this story is absolutely insufferable. Rachel, the main "hero" and the title girl, is the definition of a train wreck. She's an alcoholic, pathetic, whiny and dumb. I spent most of the book want ...more
I say it's a surprise I like it for two reasons. The first is that every single character in this story is absolutely insufferable. Rachel, the main "hero" and the title girl, is the definition of a train wreck. She's an alcoholic, pathetic, whiny and dumb. I spent most of the book want ...more
This was a claustrophobic novel and a slightly uncomfortable read, but I did enjoy it. Rachel's life is such a car crash and you cringe your way through her days with her. I didn't like any of the characters much but I think that was the point, to show everyone's imperfections. Wouldn't have picked it up if not for book club, it was worth the 3 days though.
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If you can get the characters straight it's a good suspense novel
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