Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
This thrilling novel revolves around the sudden disappearance of a woman on her fifth wedding anniversary. As the investigation unfolds, all evidence points to her husband as the prime suspect. However, the story takes a twist as the wife's diary entries reveal a darker side to their seemingly perfect marriage. The narrative alternates between the husband's present-day perspective and the wife's diary entries, leaving readers in suspense about what truly happened. The book explores themes of deceit, media influence, and the complexities of marriage.
The 433rd greatest book of all time
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- 6th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 11th on Top 10 Fiction Books of the Decade(2010) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 65th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 459th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Great American Read (PBS)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))
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- Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)
- The Ultimate Book Bucket List: The 75 Best Books Of All Time (Refinery29)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- The Best Fiction Books of the 2010s (Time)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- Best Books of the Decade(2010-2020) (Chicago Tribune)