Gone Girl- is it worth buying?

pwm in mi · Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 182

I read a review this morning and saw it is tops the NYT best seller list. I am thinking about ordering it. I usually do not buy hard cover books especially a new to me author but even the little exerts in the review had me hooked. Plus there is a 123 person waiting list at the library. I am not that patient.
If you read it, what did you think?
I was thinking it might be a good book to pass among family and friends that's why I am leaning toward hardback and not ebook. Do you think the book has mass appeal?(Most of my friend read general fiction(The Help) and thrillers(Dan Brown, Daniel Silva)
Thanks in advance.

Tee · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 4051 Location: Detroit Metro

I'm on the waiting list myself for it because I didn't know it was out there. I read Flynn's first book some years ago, Sharp Objects, and really loved it. It dealt with a dark obsession but I thought she handled it well. Did not like her next book and Gone Girl is her third. Because of my experience with her first novel, I am totally looking forward to this one.

xina · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 6628 Location: minneapolis

I loved it so much! I bought it, but have it digitally. I wish I had the paper copy because, I have recommended this book to so many people who don't read digitally. I would like to pass it around. It is a rollercoaster of a story. One moment you think you know what's going on and then...you don't. There is a reason this book is so high on the book charts. I will be sure to read more from this author.
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babyfishmouth · Joined: 09 May 2011 Posts: 15

I also loved it. I'm glad I didn't read any reviews. Even mild spoilers would have detracted from my enjoyment because, like xina said, it's a real roller coaster. Every time I thought I had some part of the plot figured out, it would go in a completely different direction.

Totally worth the $12.99 I paid for a digital copy.

xina · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 6628 Location: minneapolis

xina · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 6628 Location: minneapolis

Just to add...I would recommend that anyone planning to read this book should not read any reviews. It is a difficult book to review without revealing too much information, and once you know...the magic of the book is diminshed. Just a heads up.
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xina · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 6628 Location: minneapolis

Diana · Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 1044 Location: Washington DC

I listened to the audiobook and the two narrators were outstanding, defining the alternating povs really well.

It is not a romance but the story of a couple who are in love as much as they are able. A psychological thriller. I'm very glad I went into it cold knowing nothing about where it was heading. There are reviews all over the Internet that are too spoilery.
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pwm in mi · Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 182

Vol Fan · Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 281 Location: Tennessee

I've read it and it is virtually impossible to discuss without giving spoilers. Let's just say I loved it and I hated it at the same time. After you all have read it, maybe we can have another thread to discuss with a heavy spoiler heading.

It IS a rollercoaster and very well written. It is a psychological mystery with many twists and turns.

Has anyone read her other books? I've been debating on getting them, but since I had such a mixed reaction, I think I may try to get them at the library instead of buying them. But I'm curious as to whether or not they were any good. I am beginning to find myself a bit skeptical of Amazon reviews. Not necessarily for this book, but I've found others that didn't quite match up to the book for me.

Edited to add: I just now saw your post Tee and since we seem to like the same type of books, I may try her first one.

Tee · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 4051 Location: Detroit Metro

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Laela · Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 85

I also listened to the audiobook and it was outstanding. One of the best audiobooks I have listened to. However, I really would have loved to read the book because I am a faster reader than audiobook-listener! I wanted to devour it!

mirole · Joined: 06 Aug 2010 Posts: 257 Location: Toronto, Ontario

You guys made me so intrigued by this book (HEA or no HEA I don’t care – it’s a different genre) that I went and placed a hold on this book in the librarary.

Can you imagine there are only 40 copies for the whole Toronto library system and 1,060 holds! So I don’t know when that’s going to happen. I will be monitoring Chapters.ca for drop of prices for print books and Kobo too.