Gone Girl is a
2012 best seller by Gillian Flynn which was turned into a 2014 film starring
Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris and Tyler Perry. The book
explores to the two sides to every story. Told in three parts, the story gives
the present day events as well as flashback leading to the present as told in
Amy’s diary.
Nick Dunne wakes on the morning of his fifth wedding
anniversary and soon discovers that his wife, Amy, is missing. He finds the
house ransacked and chores left in process of being completed. He calls the
cops and waits for them. When the cops arrive, they find his behavior
suspicious as he doesn’t try to contact any of their friends or family looking
for his wife. Through Amy’s diary entries, we see how they met and their early
marriage in New York City until layoffs and family illness takes them to Nick’s
hometown in Missouri. Nick soon discovers blue envelopes with clues written by
Amy, at first he thinks it’s some sort of romantic anniversary scavenger hunt
but as the evidence mounts against Nick, he realizes that something more
sinister is at work. Did Nick kill Amy? Where did she go? Is someone playing a
sick game of cat and mouse? Will Amy ever return home?
Gone Girl is
definitely a different story of who done it. As the book progresses, I started
to question Nick’s innocence then I didn't then back and forward. When the truth behind Amy’s
disappearance is revealed it was a big shock! It had a nice twist which left me
feeling sad and angry at Nick and Amy at the same time. It is a story about
secrets, lies and revenge. I can’t really reveal too much for those who haven’t
read it. I would ruin the shocking twist. However, I highly recommend Gone Girl for those who love a mystery
which leave you turning the pages to discover the truth. I am also looking
forward to seeing the film to see have it compares to the book.
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