I couldn’t get into the book at all. Tried twice and got to the same spot however lots of people told me to get passed that point because after was great…but I couldn’t was very bored. However went to see it at the cinema and is a great film. Loved the film. You should definitely see it x
I did enjoy it. I didn’t particularly warm to the characters but I found the psychological aspect of the story interesting and obviously Amy s account had flaws in it but fundamentally I felt the book was trying to say we are the product of our upbringing and that our early years and beliefs can scar us for life. Our parents have the ability to influence our behaviour long knit adult life. Still preferred Blue Eyed Boy though.
Two Wack Jobs You never know what goes on behind closed doors. Sure every marriage has its share of manipulation and if it’s a bad marriage, look out! But Nick and Amy Dunne’s bad marriage is so diabolical that I had to wonder a little about the sanity Gillian Flynn, the author. What a wonderfully fiendish imagination! Both Nick and Amy are so incredibly and deliciously deranged, their personalities actually come to life. It‘s like watching real people in real time. There’s very little I can say about the actual storyline, as this thriller has so many plot twists it would be a shame to spoil it. Suffice it to say, Gone Girl is a love story gone awry. The rollercoaster of excitement is mind-blowing. That slow burn in your belly as you inch your way closer and closer to the top and when you finally get to the crest and your anticipation is at its peak ready to plunge into what should be the most thrilling section, the electricity goes out and the ride crawls to a disappointing halt. Something terribly sad happened at the end of this book, the author got lazy. This story could have had so many incredibly satisfying endings, but this wild ride fizzled and instead of leaving me limp, panting and completely satiated, I felt unsatisfied, cheated and angry. “What the **** was that?,” were my exact words when it was over? Fabulous book, apathetic ending. Shame.
i didnt get the ending? I went on loads of sites to see what happened, but wasnt clear!! Did she kill him, did he kill her, did they just stay together? really weird…………I HATE endings which arnt clear 🙁
Yes strange ending. I imagined they stayed together in their sham of a life. She obviously needed him otherwise she could have easily killed him. She had no real thoughts or feelings for anyone but herself. Narcissistic personality type.
The beginning is great, a bit insane, but really good. The end really fizzled through (for me). Haven’t seen the movie, I wonder if Hollywood changed the ending. I can’t imagine they would have left it like the book.
I didn’t care for the crafting of the story, the characters were inconsistent, and I never understood why it was at the top of best sellers list. No depth
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I’m 30% in and struggling with it.
I feel better! LOL ?
It started off great and just went downhill….
Cheer yourself up and read The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett-100% of those that commented on a post this week LOVED it-including me.
No, not the only one!
Nope, I found it mediocre.
I didn’t attempt Fifty Shades and got to the end of Gone Girl and Pilgrim and found their plots interesting but neither enjoyable!
I couldn’t get into the book at all. Tried twice and got to the same spot however lots of people told me to get passed that point because after was great…but I couldn’t was very bored. However went to see it at the cinema and is a great film. Loved the film. You should definitely see it x
No I didn’t like it either
No – I wasn’t blown away. Read better books this October, Did not make my top three this month
Nope – have no clue why it is so popular…
It was disappointing after all its hype. Ending fell flat.
I did enjoy it. I didn’t particularly warm to the characters but I found the psychological aspect of the story interesting and obviously Amy s account had flaws in it but fundamentally I felt the book was trying to say we are the product of our upbringing and that our early years and beliefs can scar us for life. Our parents have the ability to influence our behaviour long knit adult life. Still preferred Blue Eyed Boy though.
Here was the review I wrote on Goodreads:
Two Wack Jobs
You never know what goes on behind closed doors. Sure every marriage has its share of manipulation and if it’s a bad marriage, look out! But Nick and Amy Dunne’s bad marriage is so diabolical that I had to wonder a little about the sanity Gillian Flynn, the author. What a wonderfully fiendish imagination! Both Nick and Amy are so incredibly and deliciously deranged, their personalities actually come to life. It‘s like watching real people in real time. There’s very little I can say about the actual storyline, as this thriller has so many plot twists it would be a shame to spoil it. Suffice it to say, Gone Girl is a love story gone awry.
The rollercoaster of excitement is mind-blowing. That slow burn in your belly as you inch your way closer and closer to the top and when you finally get to the crest and your anticipation is at its peak ready to plunge into what should be the most thrilling section, the electricity goes out and the ride crawls to a disappointing halt. Something terribly sad happened at the end of this book, the author got lazy. This story could have had so many incredibly satisfying endings, but this wild ride fizzled and instead of leaving me limp, panting and completely satiated, I felt unsatisfied, cheated and angry. “What the **** was that?,” were my exact words when it was over? Fabulous book, apathetic ending. Shame.
i didnt get the ending? I went on loads of sites to see what happened, but wasnt clear!! Did she kill him, did he kill her, did they just stay together? really weird…………I HATE endings which arnt clear 🙁
Yes strange ending. I imagined they stayed together in their sham of a life. She obviously needed him otherwise she could have easily killed him. She had no real thoughts or feelings for anyone but herself. Narcissistic personality type.
I have it on hold both digital and physical and there is a long waiting list for both. It can’t be that bad.
The beginning is great, a bit insane, but really good. The end really fizzled through (for me). Haven’t seen the movie, I wonder if Hollywood changed the ending. I can’t imagine they would have left it like the book.
I’m sensing a sequel…
I haven’t seen the movie but I’m told it closely follows the book.
Just like the book, loved it!
The movie just…..ended, with nothing. I felt totally deflated.
No, I sort of liked the movie but much too far fetched for me and so have not bothered to read the book! think very over rated!
In the beginning I found Amy annoying, then in the middle I found Nick annoying by the end I wanted to kill them both!!
Oh dear, just started it! Not too bad so far, will see how I go, we all enjoy different books so fingers crossed.
No, you aren’t. I didn’t like it at all and have seen various posts here of many who didn’t.
Nope. I thought it was just ok.
No I gave up too
Really found the style of writing annoying – gave up
No
I didn’t like the ending, but the book kept me reading. Not sure why it has so much hype though.
I am 60% through it and I am really enjoying it 🙂
My mum hated it!!
I agree with Ashley Miller but I thought the film was good. I don’t usually like films after I have read the book.
I haven’t seen the movie yet, but do want to – just to see how the acting is (would be hard roles to play) and if the ending is the same.
No. I didn’t like it either and wanted to hurl the book at the wall when I finished.
I just saw the preview and don’t want to see the movie or read the book. It looks like more stress than I need in my life right now :-/
I did love the ending especially!
Gave up couldn’t read it
I didn’t care for the crafting of the story, the characters were inconsistent, and I never understood why it was at the top of best sellers list. No depth
I tried twice with this book then gave up
Totally agree. Clearly was some great pr and marketing going on here……..
I thought it was ok but didn’t love it,didn’t really expect a movie from it lol
a lot of mixed reviews..i personally loved it.
NO! I couldn’t get through it….
You are one of hundreds!!
Went to see the movie today….it was just as ridiculous (in my opinion!;)
I thought it was overhyped.