This book follows Nick as he searches for his missing wife, Amy. When word leaks out that Nick and Amy had a terrible marriage, everyone places the blame on him.
I just love Flynn’s writing. It’s detailed and articulate, but never flowery. She writes like a good reporter, offering up juicy tidbits that will leave you hungry for more. I could barely stop reading to eat lunch.
I loved the alternating “past and present” chapters—something Flynn also did in Dark Places—and I think this style works really well with her writing.
Old diary entries from Amy lead up to the date of her disappearance. The Dunne couple may seem perfectly glamorous and happy—but as more facts are uncovered, you find that they are anything but. This book focuses on the ugly, hidden things beneath the surface.
Flynn’s female characters are undeniably screwed up, yet there is something so feminist about them. They are powerful, raging lunatics who draw attention to problems in our society like sexism and double standards.
Amy points out how women—herself included—try to conform to the idea of a perfect, laid-back “cool girl” men have come up with, when in reality this girl doesn’t exist.
“Cool Girls are above all hot. Hot and understanding. Cool Girls never get angry; they only smile in a chagrined, loving manner and let their men do whatever they want.”
This book was completely thrilling while also providing thoughtful and clever ideas. Addictive and unnerving, Gone Girl satisfied my craving for a good mystery right up until the final page.
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