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Pat C. asked this question about The Girl on the Train:
If I hated "Gone Girl" am I going to hate "The Girl on the Train"? Obviously not looking for someone with a crystal ball, just informed (like you've read both books and "they're not really that much alike") opinions.
Liz Absolutely not. My book club read Gone Girl and I think I was the only one who really didn't like it. Yes, it was a page turner, but the writing wasn'…moreAbsolutely not. My book club read Gone Girl and I think I was the only one who really didn't like it. Yes, it was a page turner, but the writing wasn't great, the characters had no depth. It read like a movie script, which is why the movie followed the book so well. The Girl on the Train is somewhat dark, but done very well. It's uncomfortable to read about a young alcoholic woman who is a complete mess, but the history explains how she got to this point. I liked The Girl on the Train--it was suspenseful, especially during the last half. (less)
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The Girl on the Train
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