Gone Girl Book Review!

[@sashabsanti]

Just finished the book it was awesome! Also thank goodness Reece Witherspoon isn't playing Amy!

[@bookchick101]

Reese Witherspoon sold the rights (I believe) because she thought that the dark themes of the book and film wouldn't work with her image. That's why she isn't going to be in the movie

[@hanacat1000]

I actually liked the second half better :)

[@stratchic]

I truly hope it gets better. The first part is going SO SLOW. I'm getting bored.

[@wizendsage757]

I thought the book really took off and became interesting in the second half.

[@monab3797]

Forgot to say; your so well articulated - your review is so concise and to the point - I love that! Gunna check out more reviews ;p

[@andreacb7595]

this book is amazing, nothing left to say.

[@stratchic]

Dude, everyone says they hate the last half of the book. I hate the first half. It's sooo drawn out. I'm hoping it gets better. Losing motivation to read it.

[@bondmike007]

I liked the second half and the ending. Since thats the moment in which things become interesting, (for me), because she makes you believe something that it really isn't what you thought to be. That is what makes a good novel (in my opinion)

[@Buffyfan136]

so I've started reading this book and am on page 200 and I actually really hate it. Only reading because my sister wants me to, and I want to find out what happens to Amy. I don't know what it is, I know this is supposed to be a dark story, and the writing is ok, but I just find it gets worse and worse, darker and darker. I like some moments of light in a story. The only characters I like in it are Go and Amy. Even if the twist is that Amy is really evil, or she set Nick up or whatever the ending is, then I can totally understand why she acting the way she is! maybe nick has a split personality? lol maybe It will be something totally unpredictable or totally surprising that will save this book for me altho if people saying the end and second half of the book is bad, then I doubt it! I just find it really slow too, I find myself putting the book down and not picking it up for a couple of days, and it puts me in a really bad mood! I'm not enjoying this at all, but I will struggle to the end to see if I can see what all the fuss is about! I can actually see that actress playing Amy.

[@Bulletmarshin]

what do you think now? (if you finished it)

[@partyconcha]

You mention that you ended up despising one of the two main characters but I must say I actually despised them both...but that doesn't mean I didn't LOVE the book because I did. Also, I took your advice and read Sharp Objects and Dark Places first and I agree that it is the best way to go about it!

[@blackbadger1998]

Yes i read sharp objects first

[@monab3797]

Liked this review, I just got on the whole gone girl bandwagon. Kind of deciding whether to read it - I sounds like my kind of book but we'll see.Good review btw.

[@lacybookworm5039]

I'm a few chapters in and I keep waiting for something to happen. Though I loved her other books so I'm sticking it out. Btw I would classify Gillian Flynn's books as mystery.

[@itsstefanie390]

I just found your channel today, so I'm sorry if you have already read this book I'm going to recommend.. The Girl on the Train. LOVE LOVE LOVED it! it's by Paula Hawkins. I had a bit of a "readers block" and just started reading again, it was definitely a good to get me going. It was one of those I couldn't put down :)

[@TurningPages90]

I've been looking forward to your review of this :). I'm glad you enjoyed it, I like books that seem very well planned and complex so hopefully I'll enjoy it! Can't wait to read it!! Have a good holiday!

[@markfmu84]

Team Nick or Team Amy...that's the question you have to ask yourself... This was a great read...Also, on the view, I believe one of the co-host said "you can make a part two of this book"...just think a part two of "gone girl"...I'm also waiting for the movie to come out..I can't wait until it does and see if it does the writing justice...

[@ChapterStackss]

I did, and thanks! I hope you like it even though it's definitley a departure from the other two.

[@reevrob]

So Reese bought it (the rights) and gave it to Rosamund Pike? :)

[@katherinelins47]

Super excited to get to read this! Picked it up at a thrift store recently and opened it up to find out it was signed!

[@xyellowlollipop85]

How do you feel about Japanese fiction? I think maybe you might like Natsuo Kirino, especially "Out". It's a kind of dark and gritty thriller in the most non-shitty sense of the word :) Looking forward to reading this one soon!

[@ChapterStackss]

I read Choke and loved it, but honestly, I have tried to start some of his other books, and I honestly cannot get into them :( If you read Sharp Objects, definitely let me know what you think!

[@renecurrent8321]

im so confused reese bought the rights but she is not in the movie???

[@exquisiteallure]

Looks like I'll be reading Sharp Objects soon. This is going to be a bit odd but I know you like Palahniuk's books and I'm honestly curious to hear your opinions on one of his books. Care to take on the challenge?

[@wow5lolli]

it's kinda sad, cos i think i'd be more intrigued to see Reese's performance than Rosamund Pike’ｓ.. but that's just me !! but i'm very very excited to see NPH as Desi though!!

[@ChapterStackss]

Yes, I do, and I did see that he said that. However, anything that would ever happen to us is in my head anyway, so that's a-okay ;D

[@emperorjustinian]

Good review. I did a video review on this novel yesterday, but I finished reading the novel around the middle of last month. Very enjoyable read, the mystery genre might be the best category to place it in, and I agree, it's hard to say too much without giving away important plot points. Unconventional ending, but I loved it, can't think of a better way to end the novel. Ever read any Lionel Shriver? She's amazing. I'm currently reading Big Brother.

[@ChapterStackss]

I'm strange and am not a big fan of sequels, so I would personally rather read a book with new characters. Idk I'm weird :P But yes! Let's hope they can do it justice!

[@ChapterStackss]

I have never read any and considering how much I love manga, I don't know why! Thanks! I will have to look into it :)

[@vailred]

I've only read Sharp Objects and I absolutely loved it. I think maybe the Millenium Trilogy by Steigg Larson could help fill the void for you. They're not overtly similar but something about them reminds me of Flynn's writing.

[@ChapterStackss]

YES! I'm so glad! I've actually read the first in the trilogy and adored it, but I am having trouble getting into the second O_o

[@AdvancingMindset]

Gone Girl is a thriller novel by the writer Gillian Flynn. It was published by Crown Publishing Group in June 2012. The novel soon made the New York Times Best Seller list. Like Share Subscribe

[@saucymauve]

Just thought you should know Katie..Reese is not going to be playing in the movie Gone Girl.At least that is what I read online.They said she wasn't good enough to play the part.

[@mydology1089]

I read like 25-26 pages from the start and never reopened the book.

[@andrianamichael4337]

Myda Baig why??

[@yasminebadowski1690]

@@andrianamichael4337 boring AF

[@andrianamichael4337]

@@yasminebadowski1690 hahahaha I read it. I found it ok. The ending was the only disappointing part.

[@indaystocome7416]

@@yasminebadowski1690 I am with you, I am on the third go and have gotten a bit further but what drawn out crap.

[@amy1w1]

That 'slap in the face' moment was pretty irritating at first, but mostly because I'm always guessing what's going to happen while I read, and once it gets to that bit you realise there is no way you can possibly know one of the characters properly, so therefore any predictions about the story that you had are founded on knowledge you don't have. However like you said, after the initial shock I agree that it was very enjoyable! I read it because of the hype, and it turned out to be great

[@BookNympho]

Gone Girl is the first Gillian Flynn book I've read so I guess I'll be reading them in reverse. When I reviewed it on my blog someone recommended Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes as something similar so that might be worth checking out.

[@ChapterStackss]

Another booktuber (pittotybop I think, though I'm sure I spelled that wrong O_o) said I would probaby like ITDC as well! I just wish my library had it!

[@saucymauve]

I am now in the last part of this amazing book!I dont want to work,cook,or clean,until I finish this book,as it has been so addicting..I love it!!I should be finishing it up tonight..only took 2 days so far..lol!If your going to read this book..at least take the next day off..please:)

[@daniellerushby9620]

Which book did you enjoy the most, I'm debating on which one I should buy for my mother? x

[@theamethyst93]

I just finished the book yesterday. While I did enjoy reading it and I couldn't put it down I wish the ending would have been different.

[@ChapterStackss]

I did :) Thank you!

[@mellyc4958]

Awkies, no Weatherspoon !

[@OneEyedLion]

Gone Girl is a feminist rant that seeks to prove that men are just hapless fools compared to the average woman. Amy is billed as Amazing and easily outmaneuvers her husband, as well as all other men. The reader gets the impression Nick couldn’t even tie his shoes.

[@kaylnndanyelle8231]

The ending of this book is horrible. I hate it.

[@MsMinnesota6]

Wait, why didn't Reese end up playing Amy??

[@leojcruz2141]

I swear what you've just said was what I had read a moment ago.

[@fartster1]

I absolutely loved this book! I think the book got way more interesting as of the second half. I was rooting for Amy the whole time and I truly wish she either killed Nick or got him to go to jail. It's amazing seeing a bad person win in the end! lol!

[@HORIE66]

Did you ever read Jim Thompson? Thats dark and he`s a genius!

[@babblingbrianna]

I think I would be really into this book! Sometimes I like being shocked. Sometimes I don't. It's always interesting though, you know? I totally agree with you on thrillers. My mom LOVES Jimmy Pat and I get SO grumpy. I tease her about his books all the time... Haha, I'm such a bitch sometimes xD

[@leojcruz2141]

I can't believe you just memorised an article review online and then made a video of it.

[@kristoffbjorgman3017]

...i'm glad reese witherspoon isn't Amy. She doesn't look like she could play the part well at all. Sorry Reese

[@00clgordon]

Slow down just a bit. :) Thanks for the review! Can't wait to read this!!

[@TheRobuenisimo]

Not anymore Rosmaound Pike is amy now and is freaking perfect and David Fincher directing is great

[@TheRobuenisimo]

It's call "Unreliable Narrator"

[@stephanieruhl2840]

I thought Dark Places was way better.

[@howardroark4227]

Clever and cute girl

[@pinkskies21]

i would not like reese witherspoon as amy at all

[@ZiyangXie]

I can't stand The Girl on The Train

[@CraftyLadyCraftyLady]

I agree...

[@pvlrao792]

u hate mystery/ thriller.. interesting. very few hate these genre..suprised by that..Most of them love this genre rather than that shitty romantic,nonfiction..pls don't call james Pattersons work shitty..

[@ChapterStackss]

Hey everyone, I'm currently away on vacation and without internet (I went to B&N to upload this), so I'll respond to comments when I am back home. Apologies for not posting the links at the end of the video, but I have to leave now, and the video has not processed. Being without internet is embarrassingly hard T_T I really did love this book, so don't pay attention to how monotone/bored I might seem in the video. August is burning be out a bit!

[@mellyc4958]

Awkies, no Weatherspoon !