Sincerely Reading

Sincerely Reading is a reoccurring feature on the blog. When it’s not one of my book recommendations, it will be a friend’s. This week Erin from Loop Looks is sharing “The Girl on the Train” book review. I’ve also read this book, and highly, highly recommend it! Read on to find out why.

Title: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Summary: Rachel rides the train from the suburbs into downtown London every day. To keep herself entertained she makes up stories and creates imaginary lives for the occupants of the houses she can see out of the train window. One house, in particular, captivates her the most. She yearns for the life the couple in that house appear to live. But appearances can be deceiving. When Rachel learns that the woman who lives that house, Megan, is missing she decides that something she’s seen is of vital importance and that only she can help find Megan.

Meanwhile, Anna, who not only happens to be married to Rachel’s ex-husband but also lives down the street from Megan, is stressed out by Rachel’s continual appearances in their neighborhood. Why won’t Rachel just leave them alone?

And then there’s Megan. At loose ends after her art gallery closes, she’s struggling with what to do next. Can she be a good stay-at-home wife or does she need something more?

All three women’s lives will intersect in a surprising way that will either shock you when it’s revealed or make you cringe in horror if you figure it out in advance.

On a Scale of “Don’t Bother” to “Couldn’t Put Down”: Couldn’t Put It Down

Why?  This book is a mystery novel, pure and simple; a whodunit that does a great job of leaving a breadcrumb trail of clues. Following that trail is an enjoyable experience as you unravel the mystery of what happened to Megan. However, you’re also following Rachel as she discovers that her own past might not have been exactly what it seems, either. It’s like two mysteries in one.

If someone likes ________, they’d like this book: Gone Girl or any of Gillian Flynn’s novels. If you enjoy flawed main characters, mysteries and stories told from several points of view then this is the book for you. You will want to keep reading to find out what happens, and you may or may not be surprised at the end depending on how good of a detective you are!

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