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dontreadthelastpage1989's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
1. i'm a mood reader who got in a few reading slumps in the meantime and i find it hard to pick up a book again when i bc of random circumstances couldn't or didn't continue reading lately and i struggle with motivating myself to read longer books (over 300 pages). this is due to my personality.
2. i had already seen the movie and loved it but this also meant i knew the plot roughly so i didn't expect any twists or surprising factors, which of course took away a little motivation.
having said this, this is one of the most well-written books i've read. me having seen the movie and knowing what would happen was why i didn't have as much an urge to read it and find out (as i already knew everything), but if i hadn't known anything i would've finished it in a rather short amount of time i'm sure! it still managed to be enticing and suspenseful just because of how interesting its style was. the storyline is brutal and genius and morally challenging and in a way i'm happy i already knew what was awaiting bc of the film. i would recommend to read the book and the watch the movie or if you've seen the movie to still give the book a chance because owning this story on paper felt so special. if you considered reading it but think you don't have to because you know what happens, i would still say give it a try as gillian flynn's way with words totally made up for my prior knowledge. gonna rewatch the movie now because what the fuck (( almost all of the trigger warnings, please be careful with this and kind to yourself ))
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
ethan5302's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
bergie99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Dementia, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Pregnancy
gimmemorebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
hannahbanana98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Vomit
ruthallison2000's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Rape and Blood
lavenderlovely's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder
pete55's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gaslighting
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
arellareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
- The narrators are really obnoxious. I get this is the point, they’re both heavily faulted, but do BOTH leads need to constantly use derogatory language against women? Nick uses descriptors like “vaginal” and “fuck-doll of a girl,” and deems communication a “womanly art.” Amy talks as if being female means being shallow, needy, demanding, etc. (“I know, I know, I’m being a girl.”). She plays the perfect “poor me” damsel-in-distress.
- The story is a battle between sexes. Again, that’s the premise: it’s a catastrophic drama between husband and wife. I see that some people find the ending really unsatisfying because of this, but if you go into it without expectations, I personally think it comes full circle in a way that fits the characters.
- Great build-up with an engaging concept. We get Nick’s POV in present day, while Amy’s is slowly revealed through old diary entries. I love how the mystery feels like a game, between Nick’s secretiveness and Amy’s literal scavenger hunt clues.
- Writing quality is solid. Paced well with a wide range of vocab. Chapters flow into each other and feel substantial, rather than filler or “hooky” just to keep the reader’s attention (like many others I’m reading these days).
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Murder
seabergj's review against another edition
1.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence