There's always a much higher chance of disappointment when reading a New York Times Bestseller that has been getting as much press and rave reviews as Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. Expectation is high but Gone Girl only partially disappoints. The first half of the novel reads like a predictable, recycled thriller with a dull plot line and not much to keep a reader from continuing to turn the pages. But, sticking with it is entirely worth the wait. At the point you are falling asleep, Flynn throws a few major twists into the story, making it a page turner until the end and making you forget you ever considered the novel predictable. Though a few of the main characters seem a bit one dimensional at times, like the characters in Flynn's earlier novels, their disturbing quirks keep you guessing until the very bitter and creepy end. While it will not be winning any literary awards, Gone Girl is pure entertainment and could be an ideal beach read for a sunny fall day.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
There's always a much higher chance of disappointment when reading a New York Times Bestseller that has been getting as much press and rave reviews as Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. Expectation is high but Gone Girl only partially disappoints. The first half of the novel reads like a predictable, recycled thriller with a dull plot line and not much to keep a reader from continuing to turn the pages. But, sticking with it is entirely worth the wait. At the point you are falling asleep, Flynn throws a few major twists into the story, making it a page turner until the end and making you forget you ever considered the novel predictable. Though a few of the main characters seem a bit one dimensional at times, like the characters in Flynn's earlier novels, their disturbing quirks keep you guessing until the very bitter and creepy end. While it will not be winning any literary awards, Gone Girl is pure entertainment and could be an ideal beach read for a sunny fall day.
