I'm not usually one for reading thrillers. I'd read about a handful that had been way too predictable for me and had left me feeling nothing but disappointment, so I've tried avoiding that genre altogether. However, as soon as I saw the first trailer for the Gone Girl movie, I became intrigued. And the more that people who've actually read the book had ended up loving it, the more I became intrigued. I'm so glad that my friend (a book blogger whose blog you can check out HERE) managed to convince me, because this book BLEW. MY. MIND.
I have so much I want to say about Gone Girl, but it's going to be difficult remaining spoiler-free, so I'll have to cut this one short. But I'll do it anyway for those who haven't read the book. Because I want you to read this book! And while at it, stay away from everything that has anything to do with the movie until you're done. Or at least try.
I don't know how Gillian Flynn did it, but the character development she's created for Amy Dunne is superb. She is one hell of a character. Her character alone deserves an award. Being able to immerse yourself in her psyche is really something that should be taken advantage of because although I enjoyed the movie version immensely, you don't get to see/hear much of her view on things.
This was the first thriller that really left me feeling compelled to finish all the way to the end. I was thoroughly impressed with the plot. It was incredibly well thought out. A definite page-turner that'll keep you hooked.
Please, please, please try this book out if you still haven't done so. You won't regret it.
- IM
