Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme created by Renee @ It’s Book Talk. This meme is an awesome way to share favorites that were published over a year ago or even books that you’re finally reading after much time has passed. I have plenty of those to share! If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board, and you’re welcome to use Renee’s pic as well. Please link back to her@It’s Book Talk.
This Week’s Pick
Gone Girl
by Gillian Flynn
Blurb: On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick’s clever and beautiful wife disappears. Husband-of-the-Year Nick isn’t doing himself any favors with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife’s head, but passages from Amy’s diary reveal the alpha-girl perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge. Under mounting pressure from the police and the media—as well as Amy’s fiercely doting parents—the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behavior. Nick is oddly evasive, and he’s definitely bitter—but is he really a killer?
My Thoughts:
Nick and Amy Dunne are preparing to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary when suddenly, Amy disappears and as the investigation unfolds, it appears that the marriage wasn’t as perfect as it seemed. Others begin to wonder if Nick could be the perpetrator and the book will leave you wondering what really happened to Amy throughout.
I loved this book, and honestly, I couldn’t predict what was going to happen because the plot was completely twisted. I went in completely blind and that’s what I would recommend to everyone else. You will more than likely be shocked. It’s one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read, slow at times, but the story picks up and then you’re in for the ride. To me, the characters were fairly unforgettable!
I admire the way Gillian Flynn writes and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author. I mixed the book and audible for this one and I did enjoy the narration.
My rating on this one is 4 stars.
You can find this book on Amazon and Goodreads
- Paperback: 422 pages
- Publisher: Broadway Books; Reprint edition (April 22, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0307588378
- ISBN-13: 978-0307588371
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Cathy at Between the Lines
Julie at Novel Thrills and Chills
Susan at Susan Loves Books
Cathy at What Cathy Read Next
Lynne at Fictionophile
Sam at Clues and Reviews
Amy at NovelGossip
Annie at The Misstery
Stephanie at Stephanie’s Novel Fiction
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I didn’t get to read the book, but I loved the movie!
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I liked the movie too! 😊 Loved the cast. The book was better for me though. ❤
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Excellent choice! Such a great book (and movie) ❤
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Thanks, Deanna. Agree! I liked them both. 💖
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I thought there were so many twists and turns that I totally wasn’t expecting!! I thought there was a lot of language, but I did enjoy the story!
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I agree, Abbey. I thought it was freaky at times due to the characters as well. A wild ride for sure. Glad you enjoyed it to! 💙
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I have neither watched the movie nor read the book. But I am going to now that I have this book on my shelf! Great post, Mischenko ❤
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