Book Review: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

This psychological thriller about a missing wife and a sour marriage has been the buzz around the office. I was encouraged to read this novel by a coworker and was hesitant to pick it up, it just did not seem like my type of novel. I enjoy thrillers but a missing wife and a broken marriage? This seemed more like a drama than a psychological thriller but I decided to give it a go. I have never read anything by Gillian Flynn before but I enjoyed her easy going writing style, first person point of view perspective and dark undertones. You truly love to hate the main characters.

Gone Girl started off predictable and over written when the husband returns home from work on their 5th wedding anniversary only to discover his wife missing, iron on and living room in shambles. His nonchalant attitude towards the disappearance has the detectives narrowing in on him as a suspect. Pretty typical, who done it, husband the main suspect, blah, blah, blah. Half way through the book the plot takes a twist and you are immediately enthralled as to what will be uncovered next and where Gillian Flynn is going to take you.

Book Review: Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

It took me a few months to actually read this book. I am by no means a slow reader but it's very large and I have a full time job and a life on the side that requires my attention (say what?!). To sum this book up for those who have not seen the movie (which by the way varies enormously): 

Edmond Dantes is accused of a crime that he did not commit and sentenced to life in imprisonment.  After years of not seeing or speaking to anyone other than the jailer he finds himself face to face with another inmate who tunnelled his way by accident into Edmond's cell while trying to escape. With a friend who can now educate him Edmond finds a new leash on life by plotting revenge on those who imprisoned him and separated him forever from the love of his life. After his escape from prison he puts his plan of revenge into motion, destroying all the lives of everyone that ever hurt him.

Overall this book great. The twists and turns keep you on your toes. The character betrayal is real and believable. Although I had to print off a cheat sheet of all the characters to reference from time to time ( highly recommend to do this if you do read it) I found that this classic was definitely worth the read, in fact this novel is one of the few that I will probably read again.