Admittedly,
I was slightly hesitant to read The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins. I have
talked to people who have loved the book, didn’t care for it, were middle of
the road, and had a few people compare it To Gone Girl, which, in my opinion,
is not a bad thing. Needless to say I have heard mixed reviews.
I will
not sugar coat things – The Girl on the Train has a great story line, a few
very interesting twist and turns, and once you hit a certain point you will not
be able to put the book down. However, more than likely you will not like one
single character in the book. If you are a reader who would prefer/has to have
a likable character to cheer on, then The Girl on the Train may not be a
favorite read of yours.
Rachel
takes the same commuter train that goes into London every morning, and takes
the same commuter train home every night. Each day as rides down the rails she
looks out the window at the vast stretch of land in front of her. She pays
special attention to a suburban neighborhood, more specifically the
neighborhood she used to live in with her ex-husband. The train stops at signal
every day that allows Rachel to watch the same couple each day eat breakfast
on their deck. She starts to feel as if she knows this couple and begins to
refer to them as ‘Jess and Jason’. From Rachel’s perspective ‘Jess and Jason’
have a perfect life, a life similar to the one that she used to have.
One day
as Rachel is passing ‘Jess and Jason’ house she sees something shocking that
changes her entire perspective of the couple. Rachel feels she cannot keep what
she saw to herself, and offers up the information to the police, leading her
down the road of becoming entwined in the events that are soon to unfold, as
well as the lives of everyone involved.
The Girl on the Train is Paula Hawkins debut psychological thriller; for the angle she
was going for she knocked this book out of the park. This book has a good chance of changing the way you view other people or environments, and sends home the message that there is always more to a situation than meets the eye. Despite the fact that I
did not find a single character in the book to be likable, there is no denying
that The Girl on the Train is well written and a suspenseful read.
I enjoyed Girl on a Train but I completely agree with your opinion of the lack of likable characters. It's definitely a good beach read, quick and easy.
ReplyDelete-Alex
www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
I wish I was sitting at the beach reading a book right now... but, you are so right, definitely a quick and easy read!
DeleteI read it and really didn't love it, though it was definitely entertaining. A good review!
ReplyDeleteI think if there was maybe one character that was somewhat likable in the book maybe it would have made for a better read, but I do agree with you, it is an entertaining book!
DeleteOh I never heard of this book but I love Gone Girl. :)
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Since you loved Gone Girl you will enjoy The Girl on the Train :)
DeleteI'm listening to this on Audible. You give me hope that it is going to get better.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.robincharmagne.com/blog
It is slow to start, but about half way through the story really starts to come together.
DeleteHope you have a great Week so far! lovely Greetings ,kisses <3
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful week as well!
DeleteI have this book on my tablet! I am waiting until a long flight before diving in. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteKari
www.sweetteasweetie.com
It is a good read, but you have to be in the right frame of mind for it. Hope you enjoy this book!
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