Gone Girl in The Perks Of Being A Book Addict

Apr 22, 2013 ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) rated it liked it

Shelves: killeen-library-paper, mystery, relationships, crime, contemporary-fiction, 2013, suspense, thriller

I'm not even sure where to begin with my thoughts. I've been participating in a Q&A on this, a "answer questions as you read" kind of thing. My feelings for the people in this book have been all over the place. It's so hard to really review this book without giving things away. I admit I was sucked into the suspense, the drama, the wondering how much of what I was reading was true (it's written by two very opposing perspectives and I really liked that aspect). I've read so many "I hated the endi I'm not even sure where to begin with my thoughts. I've been participating in a Q&A on this, a "answer questions as you read" kind of thing. My feelings for the people in this book have been all over the place. It's so hard to really review this book without giving things away. I admit I was sucked into the suspense, the drama, the wondering how much of what I was reading was true (it's written by two very opposing perspectives and I really liked that aspect). I've read so many "I hated the ending" rants and I can see why. This book has stayed with my thoughts for days now. I keep thinking... was the ending a deus ex machina? I'm just not sure. It feels like it when I think of certain things. Felt like the author couldn't come up with a clever way out of the clever traps she set for herself so bam, insert some outrageous scenario to the rescue. As far as the very last few pages, UGH! I can only think of one innocent victim in all of this and if you've read the book you should know to whom I refer. That is what stuck with me as I closed the book. WTF. Ugh. Seriously.

The characters are two of the worst people I've ever met. He was spineless, she was a sociopath. It really isn't so much that Nick was a horrible person, but good grief, I wanted to throttle him because of how dumb he could be about some things. It was crazy being in their heads. Sometimes it was just so absurd, I had to laugh. Honestly, I was floored when the final clue of Amy's anniversary gift was revealed. (view spoiler)

I liked the writing itself, I found the author to be pretty talented at some of the phrases she used, scenarios she set. I simply LOVED the Ellen Abbott character! She had me rolling with laughter, especially considering she was basically inspired by Nancy Grace. HILARIOUS stuff as I read her description and kept picturing Nancy Grace. Gave me giggle fits. Much of this book gave me giggle fits because (view spoiler) ...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Virginia rated it it was ok

Hated the ending

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Feb 20, 2013 Danelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: to-read-2013, plot-twist-i-did-not-see-coming

SO let me tell you about my experience with this book. I read about 1/4 of this book before getting very impatient and reading the last 1/4 of the book. The impatience has nothing to do with the pace of the novel but all to do with me. And then after reading the shocking twist of the novel….I reading another section of the novel before going back to where I had originally left off in the book the first time. Lets just say I read the book out of order for no reason other than my own impatience. I ...more

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Nov 13, 2012 Joel Goldman rated it it was amazing

Fabulous take on murder and marriage. Great read.

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Dec 11, 2012 Renee rated it really liked it

I really liked it, hard to put down. But wasn't thrilled with the ending..... ...more

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Nov 30, 2012 Amanda The Mrs rated it liked it

I REALLY wanted to give this book 4 stars, until the end. I enjoyed the rest of the book, and found it to be a page-turner. The wait for the end nearly drove me nuts! And then when it was over, I felt let down. I'd still recommend it, and will not rule Flynn out as a good author. ...more

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Feb 14, 2013 Anita rated it really liked it

Shelves: i-like-you-fiction, 2013

The most engaging time I've had with a book in a long time. The psychological scope presented still has me reeling and headed for something lighter to read until I recover. ...more

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