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Hard to put down. I did not find it to be great literature but was a decent story that kept me interested. Writing was ok. This would be a good beach read. Interesting but not too deep
a fast-paced thriller with a wonderfully untrustworthy narrator. There were moments that the whole 'discovering the crime via memories' got a little long and repetitive, but I applaud the author with the sprinkling in of other viewpoints to change things up in those moments. I thought Anna's viewpoint was completely unnecessary, but that's just me! All in all, a great read for those that enjoyed Gone Girl.
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I did it. I read it. I tried to resist. I really did. I often don’t like wildly popular novels. So I resisted as long as I could. But finally gave in.
Glad I gave in. Glad I read it.
(And that’s really all I should be saying about this little mystery.)
Glad I gave in. Glad I read it.
(And that’s really all I should be saying about this little mystery.)
This fast-paced mystery is populated by women, so is more likely to appeal to women. It starts with a miserable, pathetic alcoholic on a train. She looks out the window to make up stories about people she sees enjoying their lives near the tracks.
She is deeply entwined with the mysterious events that are gradually revealed, partly because of her own life history, and partly because she's a pathetic obsessed person who borders on being a stalker.
The narrative is first-person, alternating between ...more
She is deeply entwined with the mysterious events that are gradually revealed, partly because of her own life history, and partly because she's a pathetic obsessed person who borders on being a stalker.
The narrative is first-person, alternating between ...more
I enjoyed this book and finished it very quickly. It is an easy book to read and is told from the perspective of the several women involved in the story. This was an excellent way to tell the story and added to its drama and suspense. While the story is a little dark, I found the plot to be compelling and interesting. I have no hesitation in recommending this book.
May 09, 2015
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