Gone Girl

[KP the nut]

I apologize for a new post on an older book

No problem. The threads are here for folk to join in, as and when they are able.

There are surprises all of the way and at the end it left me feeling uncomfortable. It will be nice to hear your take on it.

 

[ClairBear226]

I agree. I found it slow to start off, and felt like it was dragging. Then things took a twist that I didn't expect, and I was glad I hung in there. Hope you find the same thing, Samantha. I'll be interested to hear your take on it.

 

[EarthToSamantha]

I just finished Gone Girl maybe ten minutes ago. I'm still pondering if I actually liked the book itself or not. There were parts that I liked, but also a good amount of things that I didn't--the main one being the ending. I've been frustrated with book endings before, but it was usually part of a series that I had to wait for the next installment and the work ended on a cliffhanger...this, however, left me feeling like the ending was quickly put together in order to prevent it from getting too long and drawn out. In the end, Nick took the easy way out by staying, and it was just what Amy always criticized him for, which was just really disappointing.

But I do really like the twists that Gillian Flynn manages to put into her books. I usually like to analyze things from many sides while reading, but Flynn always brings out this mundane twist that I didn't think of, but somehow makes perfect sense!

I guess I liked it, but it probably wouldn't be a book that I'll read again. I hope her next one is better, since I really enjoy her as an author. If you haven't checked out Sharp Objects and Dark Places, you should! I couldn't put either one down until I finished.

KP, I know you said that the ending left you uncomfortable, and I agree. I would've have gladly read more if there was a different ending.

ClairBear, I definitely thought the book dragged on until it got to Amy's narration that weren't diary entries...is that where it got better for you?

 

[ClairBear226]

Yep, exactly. Once we saw those other details, it picked up.

 

[KP the nut]

KP, I know you said that the ending left you uncomfortable, and I agree. I would've have gladly read more if there was a different ending.

I'm pleased I read it though. One of the things I love about the book club. It takes me out of my comfort zone and introduces me to new authors.

 

[ClairBear226]

I agree with that, KP. Sometimes I'm reading something else, so I'm not picking up on whatever the monthly selection is, but I've read multiple books now that I normally wouldn't have. I'm reading The Civil War, Book 1 (of 3) by Shelby Foote currently. Kinda like War and Peace in length. This could take awhile. ;)

I understand what you mean about the way Gone Girl ended. It leaves you uneasy. It hasn't been wrapped up in a n ice neat little bow, the problems are far from being resolved, and yet, there is no more discussion on the matter. Like the sudden death of someone when you were in the middle of sorting out issues between you. I liked it for that, though. "Always leave them wanting more", right? That's exactly what this author did. She left us thinking, "Wait - come back! You haven't resolved this yet. Where is the Happily Ever After?" My guess is, that was exactly the intent.