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NOW AN HBO® LIMITED SERIES STARRING AMY ADAMS, NOMINATED FOR EIGHT EMMY AWARDS, INCLUDING OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIESFROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GONE GIRLFresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tin

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Author Gillian Flynn

Pages 272

Publisher Crown

Published Date 2006-09-26

ISBN 0307351483 9780307351487

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Google 3.5

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hannah shared a tip "Incredibly creative! Character development is strong and kept me guessing all the way through"

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banshee.reviews shared a tip "Super dark, but addicting read. I didn't expect the twist at all."

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meagan_khatthaname shared a tip "Wasn't my favorite but it was good."

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cw_5986 shared a tip "Big fan, I love dark stories and f*cked up families."

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megsalad shared a tip "8/10"

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kaylie_knox shared a tip "I give this 5 stars it was soooo good and the writing was hypnotic"

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meghan_sue_bentley shared a tip "It was good, not expected. The plot twists threw me for a loop. Murder mystery/thriller, mental illness, minor romance"

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morgan_mitchell_9006 shared a tip "A book of twists. Easy read that keeps the pace!"

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erica_taft_7463 shared a tip "Hands down, one of the best books I have ever read. I could not put it down. I found myself constantly wanting more."

jen_G_ shared a tip "Dark and haunting. One of those books that sticks with you long after you’ve finished it!"

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amanda_faust shared a tip "I felt the writing was a bit crass, but it was a unique, sad story"

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aubry_bahr shared a tip "Shamille"

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monet_gomes shared a tip "Way more dark and twisted than I anticipated, but I could not put this book down. Some interesting twists and kept me hooked!"

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katelyn_dalton shared a tip "⭐️⭐️⭐️.5"

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jennifer_hutchison_5654 shared a tip "Disturbing, claustrophobic and chilling to the core. Perfect."

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sophie_foord-smith shared a tip "twisted and disturbing with a climax that left me speechless"

charis_lyon_2962 shared a tip "Exciting, quick read. A little on the predictable side but still very good."

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christina_5923 shared a tip "A favorite is hard to choose! My favorites lately are The Silent Patient and The Wife Between Us. What’s yours?"

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sayderose shared a tip "I enjoyed the ending, I love a good shocking twist."

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jill_ryder_2774 shared a tip "Great writing style, but the ending was somewhat expected. Still recommend, the journey was entertaining."

christine_verbeek shared a tip "Love Anything Gillian Flynn."

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emily_scanlan shared a tip "Slow start, but ended up really liking it!"

morgan_leese shared a tip "As a former cutter, this book really hit home for me. I highly recommend it!"

ava_janczak shared a tip "read this after verity by colleen hoover 5/5 absolutely amazing, ending was creepy and weird"

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aliceontop shared a tip "yoo i just finished gone girl and i can't wait to start this one frrr"

alicia_dc_4249 shared a tip "One of my favorites! Have you read Dark Places? I am currently reading The Paper Palace and I am enjoying it so far."

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sarah_roman_7149 shared a tip "Loved the show so I tried to book! Brilliant and terrible and highly recommended!"

josh_ellingson_9494 shared a tip "Whodunnit with a crazy twist at the end"

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marleen_gonzalez shared a tip "This is a dark book to read."

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gabby_robinson_2975 shared a tip "Own a paperback copy"

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sean_stratford shared a tip "Found it unnecessarily crude and vulgar where it didn’t need to be."

morgan_siemens shared a tip "Quite dark but good when you’re in the mood for it!"

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deva_d shared a tip "i am definitely watching the show"

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kristen_lea shared a tip "The whole story is a slow but tantalizing burn and that ENDING!"

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meg_roberts_5149 shared a tip "I love all of Gillian Flynn’s writing. She’s a master at creating the perfect plot twist that will make your jaw drop."

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katie_freeman_8307 shared a tip "Sooo good and crazy twist at the end!"

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tareyn_osborn shared a tip "It kept me interested. Not as big of a twist as I was hoping, but it was a good read."

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rachel_klein_1586 shared a tip "Incredible book that kept me on my toes until the very end."

jory_sherwood shared a tip "The best of them all! Don’t wait to see it on HBO. Read that *****!"

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chelsey_pottinger shared a tip "Great twists. You can’t help but feel bad for almost every character you meet for one reason or another..."

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megan_kaminaris shared a tip "Anything by Mary Kubica! You?"

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melina_therrien shared a tip "Very good! Defines psychological thrillers"

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kolya_hogle shared a tip "Dark and twisty with a mystery strung in. Kept me very engaged but made me feel all dark and twisty too."

christina_morton shared a tip "It’s dark-uncomfortable in some places—but super enjoyable. Well written."

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maurisha_wright shared a tip "I haven’t read it but I started watching it on HBO Max & I think it’ll be a good read!"

elaine_bergida shared a tip "Yes it was very good."

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jenn_mclennan shared a tip "Great book, TV show sucks."

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casey_sutherland shared a tip "Thought I had it all figured out, but I did not. A huge twist I did not see coming. A definite recommend!"

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stephanie_lisa shared a tip "Just saved this one! This is another one I wanted to read too!"

ellery_hughes shared a tip "Really great book, a slowish burn and kept me engaged till the last page"

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mackenzie_l_9442 shared a tip "Interesting"

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ellen_martin_2683 shared a tip "SO good. Very dark and emotional"

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jessica_saez shared a tip "It's a really good book!"

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megan_moreland shared a tip "Loved it! Didn't know it was a mini series."

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jenna_joseph shared a tip "It’s good! I wasn’t really shocked with the ending, but it kept me reading"

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pepper_jack_4861 shared a tip "Truly awsome book. Great twists."

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alexandre_bardal shared a tip "My favorite? Hard question.. I guess it is The Stand."

jami_keith shared a tip "Loved it!"

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jessica_andrade shared a tip "I really enjoyed it. Creepy and captivating"

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woodstock_williams shared a tip "Good book. Fantastic mini series."

lexie_mitchell shared a tip "Not a feel good book but I LOVED it!"

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christina_mohaddess shared a tip "A suspenseful story with a surprising twist."

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julienne_adamczyk shared a tip "Hi! Gillian Flynn Dark Places."

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karolyn_richardson shared a tip "Best thriller/ horror book Iv ever read. So intense, so vivid, honestly unpredictable and a great read. 1000/10 recommend"

ana_terry shared a tip "I’ve have a couple that I’m looking at reading"

ana_terry shared a tip "I have so many that I’ve read already you need a recommendation?"

emily_ryan_2974 shared a tip "So good!!! Kept me captivated the whole time!"

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sally_gobel shared a tip "Yes on audiobook!!!"

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melissa.h.gregoire shared a tip "Love this book so much! It’s a page turner. The beginning it’s slow but it’s worth it!"

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woozy shared a tip "Good! A little over-the-top, but an indulgent weekend read!"

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stephanie_edwall shared a tip "Could not put this down"

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debra_ortiz shared a tip "I liked it."

dawn_g shared a tip "I like this one and Gone Girl the best out of her pieces."

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sarah_booth_4625 shared a tip "Such a quick read, as always million times better than the tv series, something I reread often bc it never gets old."

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monah shared a tip "Very messed up story"

danielle_e_vega shared a tip "One of my Top 5 favorite books of all time. If you like a twisty novel, you’re in for a treat!"

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joanne_peterson shared a tip "No, but I want to! Have you seen it? Is it good?"

wendy_white_9542 shared a tip "Just finished this.. great book!!"

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real_fan shared a tip "Camille"

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maddison_black shared a tip "Extremely intense, not for the faint of heart"

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rose_lawson shared a tip "It really is"

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kristen_chandler_9356 shared a tip "Yes, but I have to read her in chunks. She's a tad too dark for me."

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curly_sue_mae shared a tip "Book was amazing!! The twist at the end ! Loved it so much! Highly recommend if you like twisted thrillers!"

lisa_knutson shared a tip "Good, who done it!"

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josie.sinclairrr shared a tip "This book was crazy but I loved it"

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lexie_wheeler shared a tip "@emily_mcmurphy yes!! this was my first book of hers, but gone girl was soooo good. i really like her style and her twists"

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tara_franco shared a tip "Again Flynn takes readers through a dramatic,  borderline psychotic mystery. And Of course I love it."

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stacee_pina shared a tip "The kind worth killing! What about you?"

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madyn_lewis shared a tip "Gone girl!"

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caeli_willard shared a tip "The author has found a way to make poetry a novel. It’s intense yet gentle, and I couldn’t stop reading it!"

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rebecca_feinstein shared a tip "I have it! Say the word and I’ll bring it over!"

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lyn_8351 shared a tip "I just finished The Push - very dark but good... loved Before we were yours and Where the crawdads sing."

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taylor_paget shared a tip "Absolutely loved this book, finally an ending I didn’t suspect !!"

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maggie_daleen shared a tip "Ooh favorite book is tough, there are so many good choices 😅I just read then she was gone by Lisa jewel which was fantastic!!"

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ashley_bedenbaugh shared a tip "Such a good book! I love all her books!"

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amber_moore_4482 shared a tip "Loved this book!"

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jess_slusher shared a tip "@mattnelsonsurfs Definitely! The HBO mini series was excellent as well."

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mai_thalia shared a tip "Short read but fantastic!! One of my top reads this year"

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amanda_copley shared a tip "American Dirt. The vanishing half."

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sydney_knaub shared a tip "Kind of odd but very intense, keeps you on the edge of your seat"

savanah_seese shared a tip "GREAT storyline. The author has a great way of making you feel immersed in the story. With some great unexpected twists!"

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jjojoweil shared a tip "So so so good! Had me from beginning to end wondering who done it. Fantastic read ☆☆☆☆☆"

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janet_brink_swanson shared a tip "Great book. Series on HBO was good also"

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notablyemily shared a tip "(Trigger warning for self harm) This book is phenomenal. I liked it better than Gone Girl!"

britt_johnson_2046 shared a tip "I hated it but that’s why I loved it too"

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suzy_ralls shared a tip "Shocking, memorable terrible tale told well"

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jennifer_nye shared a tip "Twisted and enthralling"

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poorvi_cowkur shared a tip "Like always, the book is way better than the TV show."

carrie_rayner shared a tip "Started watching it but didn't really like it... You?"

kiki_sharpe shared a tip "YES"

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heather_peters shared a tip "I love her writing."

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quintessa_richards shared a tip "Did not see the ending coming"

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danielle_lee_9549 shared a tip "It's Gillian Flynn...... Do I need to say anything else?!"

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sam_mills_7835 shared a tip "Thats a tough one, my first book i read by her was Gone Girl and then i was hooked"

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nikki_jay shared a tip "Flynn is an excellent story teller.."

kirsten_4960 shared a tip "The Green Mile #stephenking #booktomovie"

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chloe_medeiros shared a tip "This book is a masterpiece!! So unsettling, so smart, and strangely funny."

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hunniebunny_bee shared a tip "Me too, I haven't really been able to find a book that gives me the same suspense yet."

marisa_stouf shared a tip "Kept my attention the entire time and I couldn’t put the book down"

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jennifer_mann_2377 shared a tip "I loved all of out but the ending was great. Do you?"

diane_melo shared a tip "Enjoy"

mary_bain_5311 shared a tip "Yes!"

tracey_winkler shared a tip "I liked everything about it. Especially loved the tv series."

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heather_galbraith_8029 shared a tip "The Wives by Tarryn Fisher! It is a MUST read!"

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alana_suplido shared a tip "I read this book in one 13 hour period. It was that enticing."

madison_mcbirney shared a tip "yes!!!"

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brookstrevor shared a tip "Second half of the book really got me"

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shawna_marx_3459 shared a tip "The wife between us"

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anahi_3746 shared a tip "Yes! Absolutely"

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kimberly_morris_5965 shared a tip "Nope I'm looking lol"

carrie_dudley shared a tip "The institute by Stephen king"

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lauren_lordi shared a tip "Quick read that leaves you unsure of who is who and what is what."

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meghan_mclaughlin_55 shared a tip "I'm currently reading The Witch Elm by Tana French. I'm not a fan but committed to seeing it though 😫"

elizabeth_garvin shared a tip "I really enjoyed it but it can get pretty heavy at some points so that’s a little disclaimer, but totally would recommend."

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katie_barbeau shared a tip "I read fierce kingdom by Ginn Phillips, it was awesome!"

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sarah_moffett shared a tip "There is a show too! Quite similar to the book FYI!"

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jessica_warmka shared a tip "Behind Closed Doors by BA Paris was amazing."

tamara_smith_5931 shared a tip "I have liked Flynn's books"

tamara_smith_5931 shared a tip "let me know what you think."

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maude_doiron shared a tip "really good"

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gabby_cos shared a tip "behind closed doors!"

karin_frederick shared a tip "Oh definitely! Better that the movie."

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aj_knott shared a tip "A little long winded in the beginning, but still really good. The writing has... whimsy, which I love."

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yolanda_holmes_1090 shared a tip "I’ve read it five times. Each time you identify clues that you overlooked the last time"

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kathryn_ayer shared a tip "I read “The Good Sister” by Sally Hepworth and it was so good!"

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allison_schultz_2271 shared a tip "Really good! I just finished the Shadow and Bone trilogy. I really enjoyed that. Hbu?"

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mala_chakravorty shared a tip "Just finished Sea of Lost Girls by Carol Goodman. Very good!"

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tiara_vazquez shared a tip "So far, my fave is Madam by Phoebe Wynne. You?"

wyntyr_oberlin shared a tip "The main character is so human and the story’s twists and turns leave you out of breath. Her best book but Don’t tell Momma."

amber_4700 shared a tip "Yes! Quick and easy read, definitely keeps your attention!"

beth_musker shared a tip "Been a while since I read it, but I think it was pretty good"

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shanelle27 shared a tip "Dark story line but great twists and turns that keep you staying up late to finish!"

zoe_hricik shared a tip "Good but not great. Heavy character emphasis and small plot payoff"

kelly_nesbitt-cullon shared a tip "Quick read, different from what I generally read as it was a grab off daughters bookshelf, but in all kept me turning the pages."

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teresa_boyd_7633 shared a tip "The show on HBO was really good as well!"

nikki_barry shared a tip "Yes! I’m a huge fan of all of Gillian Flynn’s books! They’re all page turners and suck me in"

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emily_sienicki shared a tip "I’m reading Animal by Lisa Taddeo and it’s absolutely insane and amazing."

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alyssa_stoesz shared a tip "Currently "An Anonymous Girl". I read "The Wife between Us" first and loved it ❤"

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gerald_herrera shared a tip "It was unpredictable! There was so many twists and turns you never knew what was going to happen next!"

peggy_olson_8044 shared a tip "thank you …. can’t wait to read it"

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lindsey_miller_3079 shared a tip "I love this book so much. It’s a psychological thriller. Definitely worth the read. The end makes you so surprised."

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danielle_banks shared a tip "I have found the author Joshilyn Jackson—not murder mystery, but good. Karin Slaughter books are great!"

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merrie_baldwin shared a tip "Yes. I read it and watched the miniseries. It's really a disturbing read and watch. But Gillian is famous for that."

josee_leon shared a tip "Fantastic book! The series is well done too!"

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kayla_swann shared a tip "Love it!"

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mary_ann_dugan shared a tip "Both"

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courtney_lespreance shared a tip "Unfortunately no, everything I've started has been disappointing."

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sharon_reid_8993 shared a tip "The Goldfinch"

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jaylen_houlihan shared a tip "4/5 ⭐️"

andy_luna shared a tip "Need a new Gillian Flynn novel ASAP."

allie_darling shared a tip "I read it a long time ago but it was so good!! All of her books were great, I wish she was writing more"

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aitana_millan shared a tip "I scarf down anything Gillian Flynn!"

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claudia_contreras_9196 shared a tip "One of my absolute favorite books! This is her best one!"

stephanie_mercado_7050 shared a tip "Love Gillian Flynn"

rona_m_kory shared a tip "Twisted and well written"

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andrea_bouch shared a tip "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

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swest shared a tip "Can we put a trigger warning on this. Never really understood those warnings until I read this book #selfharm"

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makana_eckenberg shared a tip "Anything by Gillian Flynn actually! Dark places is really good too!!"

britt_taylor shared a tip "Great book! Full of twists and turns!"

emily_sanders_9994 shared a tip "Oh definitely! This is one of Gillian Flynn’s best ones in my opinion!"

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christine_stefanko shared a tip "The ending was my favorite because I did not see it coming."

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amanda_chester shared a tip "This is a great book !!"

rachael_taylor_8419 shared a tip "Definitely! It was intense but great!"

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carolyn_sexton shared a tip "Definitely"

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tessa_raby shared a tip "No, I’m too indecisive to ever pick a favorite anything :) What’s your favorite book??"

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jocy_c shared a tip "I love the storyline, it’s got suspense and thrill, honestly a good read"

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jill_slepman shared a tip "The Night She Disappeared by: Lisa Jewell"

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ashlee_bauer shared a tip "I expected the first half of the ending, but not the second half. Twisty!"

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kara_bingham shared a tip "Could not put this book down. Great read!"

megan_2860 shared a tip "It kept me reading til the end"

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ana_roca shared a tip "Listened on Audible. Dark but a great twist"

theresa_mcshane shared a tip "pretty good. dark."

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jess_hurst shared a tip "Deals with a lot of trauma. Should probably have a trigger warning for self harm, but it is a great book."

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