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I resisted reading Gone Girl for quite awhile; everyone you talked to claimed it as their favorite book and I still had the bad taste of another "everbody loves this" book that was repulsive and just plain bad. Then, I decided I would at least try it to see what all the fuss was about. Alas, my to-be-read pile was extremely tall and it had a long wait for it's turn.
Now, I have read it and am willing to admit I understand the mass appeal.
Yes, it is different.
And most of the characters are clearl ...more
Now, I have read it and am willing to admit I understand the mass appeal.
Yes, it is different.
And most of the characters are clearl ...more
Amy disappears on her 5th wedding anniversary and Nick, her husband, is the prime suspect. The story is told in alternating points of view, and at first I was totally ready to convict Nick. Amy had me on her side with the diary and once Nick's infidelity was exposed, I even felt inclined to cheer her payback plan on. Then things got really twisted and I began to see Amy for the true psychopath that she was and it was terrifying. I sincerely doubt Nick will ever be able to go through life, while
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Stupid, stupid Nick! I caught myself practically slamming the book down a few times when I took breaks from reading this amazing story because of wanting to grab Nick by the shoulders and giving him a good shake (and maybe a face slap) to make him pay attention. Gillian Flynn brings you into the story and you can't leave! There are more than a couple of plot twists that I didn't see coming which made me stay up later than planned to learn what on earth was going to happen! Wonderful writing, sto
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