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The Girl On The Train
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Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins follows Rachel Watson, an alcohol-dependent woman, who becomes embroiled in a missing persons investigation after observing suspicious activities during her daily train commute. The story is narrated from the perspectives of three women: Rachel, Megan Hipwell, and Anna Watson, each revealing their intertwined lives and secrets against a backdrop of suburban drama and mystery.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
3,531,708 ratings
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Review Roundup
Reviews for Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train highlight its gripping plot and complex characters, with many praising its page-turning suspense. However, some critics find the narrative structure, with shifting perspectives, occasionally disorienting. Despite mixed feelings about character likability, the novel’s psychological depth and unexpected twists are widely appreciated.
Who Should Read The Girl On The Train?
Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with unreliable narrators and intricate plots will relish The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Ideal for fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl or A.J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window, it’s perfect for those who appreciate suspenseful mysteries and complex character studies.
3,531,708 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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