Gone girl, came to the library, picked it up yesterday and read it last night, all of it. <spoiler alert>

[CuriousMama]

I started reading it at 11pm, thought I'd get a couple of chapters in then go to sleep. Kept on reading and it got to 2am. Then 3 and so on. Read the lot by 7am Dp work's night shift and I texted him to tell him I hadn't slept but it was self induced. He couldn't believe it, staying up out of choice?

What a gripping read, totally absorbing. The two main characters weren't all that likeable which makes a change, you usually like one of them. I suppose of the two I'd warmed to him and of course her before I 'knew'.

I've recommended it to everyone I've spoken to today, and on FB. I doubt anyone will be quite as keen to finish it as me?

[toffeelolly]

Just got this book, must get down to reading it , good to know you enjoyed it. But do not think i will sit up all night to read it , like my sleep to much, but hubby working night shift tonight so maybe lol

[Patchouli]

I'm reading it just now.
The author's on mumsnet for a webchat sometime over the next couple of weeks. Have a look in the bookclub bit.

[ILikeToMoveItMoveIt]

I started this on Friday night. It hasn't gripped me yet, but it is holding my interest.

[BOF]

I really enjoyed it, although I found it slow to get going. Try Dark Places next- it's even better, I think.

[ILikeToMoveItMoveIt]

Also meant to say, is it a big title at the moment? It's our current book group read but I hadn't heard of it.

[HanneHolm]

you need Heft now.
every single person i have recommended it to loved it

[noddyholder]

I read that one quickly too

[CuriousMama]

Thanks for the recommendations I'll get them too.

I'm in the book club now and looking forward to the webchat. I enjoyed the Rachel Joyce chat very much.

[Pancakeflipper]

Who wrote it?????

[CuriousMama]

HannelHolm is Heft by Liz Moore?

[CuriousMama]

Pancake it's Gillian Flynn.

[Pancakeflipper]

Ta CuriousM

[CuriousMama]

You're welcome.

[TheLateMrPamuk]

I loved heft.

[HanneHolm]

yup liz moore

and id you liked Goon Squad try "where did ya go bernadette"

there are plenty more qualidee recs on me twitter feed

[CuriousMama]

Thanks HH.

[notnowImreading]

I liked it - it was very cleverly put together with some sections that had lovely writing. I actually liked Amy more once the gloves were off. Diary Amy bugged me a lot, which I think she was meant to.

[HanneHolm]

resists urge to talk heft on a GG thread

[CuriousMama]

Yes notnow, a sociopath is so very likeable Poor Des

HH what's GG?

[CuriousMama]

Ahh Gone Girl thread haha.

[CuriousMama]

No it was Desi wasn't it? Lots of fuck ups in this book.

[notnowImreading]

I know, nice ordinary girl = annoying, sociopathic nutter= more likeable. Sorry.

[TillyBookClub]

Funny you should mention Where'd You Go Bernadette - that's another title we've got lined up for Bookclub later in the year...

Meanwhile do make sure you come and ask Gillian Flynn a question on Tue 26 Feb...

[ArcticRoll]

Agree totally gripping-it's being made into a film.
Another good thriller is The Wicked Girls by Alex Marwood-not quite as compelling though.

[DancesWithBabies]

I LOVED Gone Girl! Haven't read anything as good for awhile so was gutted when I finished it (ridiculously) fast. Reviews I've read about it since have severely criticised the unconventional ending - I couldn't disagree more, the way it ended left me with a creeped out feeling which fit perfectly with the entire tone of the book!