Comments on: Gone Girl

By: SGW

SGW — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:26:59 +0000

In reply to Wendy. Yeah I can't imagine it making the short list

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:09:35 +0000

I found it odd that this book made the long list for the women’s prize. I liked the book but I did not find it particularly literary!

By: SGW

SGW — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:41:41 +0000

In reply to Bryan G.. Yeah you may be right that it went a bit haywire at Desi's but until then was a good ride. I'm not really into a sequel either. Thanks Bryan.

By: Bryan G.

Bryan G. — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:37:54 +0000

I know Ti didn’t like it, but I loved it…up until the end. I thought it went more than a bit haywire at Desi’s. But other than that, it was a great ride, which is all you look for in a suspense book, at least, that’s all I look for. 🙂 A sequel, though? I liked it ending just where it was. But I can’t wait to see what the movie’s like. Ought to be good, depending on the casting.

By: SGW

SGW — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:21:51 +0000

In reply to Laurel-Rain Snow. Thanks Laurel. It was crazy! I'll check out your Sunday too ...

By: Laurel-Rain Snow

Laurel-Rain Snow — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:07:26 +0000

I enjoyed this book a lot. It was one of my favorites for last year. But you’re right that none of the characters are very likeable. The twists and turns kept me reading, and trying to guess what might happen next made me a little crazy, especially when some things came out of left field.

I read Sharp Objects afterwards, but liked Gone Girl more.

As for a movie…I’d go there. I agree about Charlize Theron. She can do a wide variety of characters, and can definitely do “unlikeable.”

Great post! Here’s MY SUNDAY SALON POST

By: SGW

SGW — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:12:34 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Yes, Rachel this story might not be for you; it's a bit dark about humanity and marriage for sure. I guess it doesn't steer me to read Sharp Objects

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:08:24 +0000

Hmmm. I commented yesterday, but I think the comment went wrong. I may have closed the window too hastily. I believe what I said was:

I read Sharp Objects a while back and it was WAY too dark for me. I was hesitant to pick up Gone Girl, despite it’s strong fan-base because I’m concerned that it, too, will be too dark. But when it was long-listed for the Prize Formerly Known as Orange, I decided I would give it a go. So now I’m way on the bottom of the queue at my library. 🙂

Your review pretty much confirms my suspicions about this book being a little too dark. But I’m willing to read outside my comfort zone sometimes. 🙂

By: SGW

SGW — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:10:32 +0000

In reply to Ti. I agree Ti. It goes over the top. Not sure if I'd go for the sequel. hmm

By: SGW

SGW — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:08:23 +0000

In reply to bermudaonion (Kathy). Good point Kathy. Was never sure with Pretend Amy ...