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When I started reading blogs in English I saw millions of reviews of Gone Girl, and I knew I had to read it sooner or later. And some weeks ago I received an email from a Spanish publishing house telling that the book will be launched in Spain very soon and asking if I wanted a copy. And I did want a copy!
Now I understand why the reviews I have read don’t talk very much about the plot. All the reader needs to know before reading it is that a girl called Amy has disappeared the day of Nick and Amy’s fifth anniversary and that Nick himself doesn’t look very worried about it. The sitting room is a mess so there seems to have been a fight, the door is open, nobody has seen anything and Nick was in his bar at that moment, or so he says, because he really doesn’t have a good alibi and he lies to the police during the investigation.
We have chapters written from Nick’s point of view and parts of Amy’s diary that tell us how they meet each other the first time and how the relationship has been going through the years: the ups and downs, their best moments, etc. But there weren’t a lot of good moments in the last months so Amy was trying to solve things by preparing a great surprise for their anniversary: a treasure hunt that Nick tries to solve during the investigation and which is making him realize how much Amy loved him.
my copy of the book and my aunt playing Amy for the photo, in my village 😉
I can’t say more because the story has a lot of turns and the reader has to discover what happens by him or herself. There was a part in which I discovered I have a dark, psychotic side and even when I knew “that” thing was wrong, I couldn’t help loving the situation. And at this point I’m sure that every reader will have a different reaction about the book, but I’m sure all of them will find the story very gripping and will have a great time reading it.
Waiting for the paperback.
Hope you like it, it’s a good story!
I LOVE the photo that you’ve shared!! 😀 I’m glad you enjoyed this twisty, crazy tale Isi!
Thanks Jennifer, I wanted to have “an Amy” on the photo (I usually take photos for my reviews in the Spanish blog).
this is one book I plan to read and get another point for my reading in english challenge 😉
I’m looking forward to reading your review, Ale, hop you like it!
Now this is definitely a book I need to read – it’s everywhere at the moment, and the author was even interviewed in the paper the other day. I hadn’t been quite sure about whether it was for me, but from your post, Isi, it sounds like the sort of gripping story that pulls you in regardless. Like Jennifer, I love the photo – kudos to your aunt!
Here is everywhere too. I’m sure you are not the kind of reader who reads thrillers and mystery novels, but neither am I, so I would recommend to give it a chance. It is different and very enjoyable. And later we can talk about the end and compare our opinions!! 😉
I don’t usually read thrillers but if I keep seeing nice reviews of it like this one I may be persuaded to give in eventually! 🙂 Glad you mostly liked it.
Thrillers are not my favorite genre neither, and you see, I loved it! Hope you like it too!
Loved!!! What did you think of the ending? Don’t say what happened!! But did you like it, hate it, etc?
I liked it very-very much. I didn’t expect it 😯
Me too!!!! Some people loved it (like me!) while others really didn’t like it. I liked how “off” it was.
I know we already talked about this and that we both LOVED the ending, but I’m so glad to see this review! That is so awesome that you got an advanced copy and a HUGE deal! Congratulations!
PS I’ll be around Sunday if you wanna ‘hang’
Thanks, I was delighted to have it before other people, you can imagine. And I also liked the book, which is important too!! 😀 And the second part and the end were really great, you know I liked them.
I must still read my copy! I’m sure I’m gonna love it! 🙂
Yes, I’m looking forward to know what you think of the book!!
Great review! It gives away just a bit more than most of the reviews I’ve read but still doesn’t gave away any spoilers. I am really intrigued to read this but will probably hold off until a bit of the hype has died down and I can pick up a copy in a charity shop or something.
I perfectly understand you. Sometimes I feel the same about the best-sellers and I need time to read them (and then I like them, but I didn’t want to read it just when they were launched). But I hope you really read it eventually, you’ll see you’ll enjoy!
Love the photo, Isi! And what a landscape! I haven’t read it yet, I’ve the book on my TBR pile beside me, and I’m looking forward to it. I like what you’ve said about the reader having to find it out by themselves, and also that everyone will have a different reaction – that sounds awesome!
hehe thanks: my village is a wonderful place, indeed!
Come on, read it! I’m looking forward to knowing what you think about the end 😀
Could not put this book down! As far as the ending, or lack of ending….at first I was disappointed, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized it was the only way it could realistically end. An excellent discussion book. .
I thought that the ending was perfect! hehehe I’m sure that every one think a different thing about the book, but it really hooks you!
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