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Book Review of Gone Girl

Gone Girl
Gone Girl
Author: Gillian Flynn
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 5


4.0 out of 5 stars - Mad Marriage, what a roller coaster!

First off, let me say that this is a suspense thriller. It's not a psycho killer chiller with lots of blood, torture and gore. That's what I liked about it! This was more a mental exercise than a read where you have to close your eyes against the details that make you gag or cringe.

In other words, the author develops her characters, has an unusual plot, and uses alternating points of view (she said/he said) to tell the story. I enjoyed it and recommend it to all fans of a good mystery with a question -- just who is the sociopath here?

Nick arrives home one afternoon to find his living room a mess with signs of a struggle and his wife, Amy, GONE. The unfolding of the story, the revelations, the twists and turns will keep you turning the pages! Enjoy.