12th
May
May
Everyday the Same
Rachel catches the same commuter train every morning. She knows it will wait at
the same signal each time, overlooking a row of back gardens. She’s even
started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses. ‘Jess
and Jason’, she calls them. Their life – as she sees it – is perfect. If only
Rachel could be that happy.
Until Today
And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves
on, but it’s enough.
Now everything’s changed. Now Rachel has a chance to become a part of the lives
she’s only watched from afar.
Now they’ll see; she’s much more than just the girl on the train…
The Facts:
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Publication Date:
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January 15th, 2015
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Series:
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Genre:
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Psychological Thriller
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Pages:
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316
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Formats:
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eBook, Paperback, Hardcover, Audio
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Available at:
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My Review:
Who hasn’t heard about ‘The Girl on the Train’? Almost
everyone in the reading community has either read this book, wanted to read
this book or didn’t want to read it. Everywhere you looked people were talking
about this book. And now the first trailers of the movie are out there.
everyone in the reading community has either read this book, wanted to read
this book or didn’t want to read it. Everywhere you looked people were talking
about this book. And now the first trailers of the movie are out there.
So.. for me.. I have been wanting to read this book ever
since it came out. The book description sounded fascinating, and I really like psychological
thrillers. Somehow I just didn’t find the time to start it. But finally there
was a little room in my reading schedule and I decided to finally dive into
this book and find out what the fuss was all about.
since it came out. The book description sounded fascinating, and I really like psychological
thrillers. Somehow I just didn’t find the time to start it. But finally there
was a little room in my reading schedule and I decided to finally dive into
this book and find out what the fuss was all about.
From the very beginning I found the writing style in ‘The
Girl on the Train’ very intriguing. This book alters between three different
point of views, which made this read interesting, sometimes a little confusing
(but in a good way) and definitely fun to read.
Girl on the Train’ very intriguing. This book alters between three different
point of views, which made this read interesting, sometimes a little confusing
(but in a good way) and definitely fun to read.
The thing that was confusing was that when I thought I
had the slightest idea about what was really going on, something in the other
point of view was being said that made me question everything. I think this was
definitely one of the strong points about this book.
had the slightest idea about what was really going on, something in the other
point of view was being said that made me question everything. I think this was
definitely one of the strong points about this book.
Another strong point about this book was that it was so intriguing
that it made you want to keep on reading. I just really wanted to know what was
going on. But the fact that I found this read very intriguing, didn’t mean I
liked it all the time. Nope. There were definitely a view times that I found
the story a little boring. There just wasn’t a lot happening. These were most
of all the parts about main character Rachel, and her drinking adventures. I
know why we had to read those parts, but it really bored me a little. Which was
a little frustrating because I also didn’t want to stop because I wanted to
know what was going on.
that it made you want to keep on reading. I just really wanted to know what was
going on. But the fact that I found this read very intriguing, didn’t mean I
liked it all the time. Nope. There were definitely a view times that I found
the story a little boring. There just wasn’t a lot happening. These were most
of all the parts about main character Rachel, and her drinking adventures. I
know why we had to read those parts, but it really bored me a little. Which was
a little frustrating because I also didn’t want to stop because I wanted to
know what was going on.
The characters in this book were definitely something
else. The main character Rachel was just sad to read about. She was a drunk,
living her life stuck in the past, commuting with the train everyday just to
keep up appearance about her going to work.
else. The main character Rachel was just sad to read about. She was a drunk,
living her life stuck in the past, commuting with the train everyday just to
keep up appearance about her going to work.
Megan, was very different than Rachel, at least in most
parts. Megan was married, had a dark past and seemed to be working on her
problems.
parts. Megan was married, had a dark past and seemed to be working on her
problems.
Anna was happily married, had a baby and was living the
life she wanted. It really was a lot of fun to read all these different point
of views. And it made you think all kinds of scenarios.
life she wanted. It really was a lot of fun to read all these different point
of views. And it made you think all kinds of scenarios.
Normally, after finishing a book, I sit down behind the
laptop and start typing right away. I’m always scared to lose things if I don’t
write them right away. But when I finished reading ‘The Girl on the Train’, I
really just didn’t know what to write. So I took a view days to really think
about it.
laptop and start typing right away. I’m always scared to lose things if I don’t
write them right away. But when I finished reading ‘The Girl on the Train’, I
really just didn’t know what to write. So I took a view days to really think
about it.
I can’t say I loved this book. But I did really enjoy it. ‘The
Girl on the Train’ was definitely interesting and intriguing, everything you
would want in a thriller. And I can definitely see why this book got so much
attention. It was really put together in a smart and interesting way that keeps
the reader hooked to the pages. When the movie comes out, I will definitely go
see it!
Girl on the Train’ was definitely interesting and intriguing, everything you
would want in a thriller. And I can definitely see why this book got so much
attention. It was really put together in a smart and interesting way that keeps
the reader hooked to the pages. When the movie comes out, I will definitely go
see it!
My Rating:
The Movie Trailer:
About the Author:
Paula Hawkins worked as a journalist for fifteen years
before turning her hand to fiction.
before turning her hand to fiction.
Born and brought up in Zimbabwe, Paula moved to London in 1989 and has lived
there ever since. The Girl on the Train is her first thriller.
For more information about Paula Hawkins please visit her
website. Or visit her on Facebook and Twitter.
website. Or visit her on Facebook and Twitter.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
I am glad you liked this one, Maureen! I did too, although, like you, I found it slow in spots. I think Anna was my least favorite of the three women. I just never warmed to her.
I totally agree.. Anna was also my least favorite character. Mostly because I felt like I knew Rachel and Megan, at least a little, at the end. But Anna still remained a mystery. And she just had this crazy part about her.
I can't wait to see the movie. 😉