Thriller #6 - The Girl on the Train

When I decided to do a countdown of some of my favorite thriller/suspense novels, The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, was one that immediately jumped into my mind! This is going to be more of a recommendation, rather than a review, because I don't want to give a single thing away.

So, you may like this book if:

✔ you like a good page turner
✔ you are or you sympathize with super nosy people
✔ you like when the plot is unpredictable
✔ you like a good twist (or two)
✔ you are willing to stay up late to finish the book, because you won't be able to sleep otherwise

If the above list sounds like a fun romp, you're going to need to get your hands on a copy of this book! Disclaimer: apparently there is a movie, and no, I have not seen it. If you have, comment below! What was better? The book or the movie?

I read this book a couple years ago, so I don't remember many of the details, but what I do remember was the SUSPENSE I felt reading it and vaguely remember talking out loud to the main character, trying to tell her, "No! Stop! Ah!"

Have you already read this one? If so, tell me your thoughts. If not, go read it! Don't forget to stop by next Thursday for my next Thriller recommendation!

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