There is something so disturbingly, satisfyingly, horribly, beautifully wrong about this whole book, and I adored it. What an actual thrilling story. This is what the thriller genre should be all about.

The combination of multiple POVs and writing styles (first person and diary entries) kept the pace flowing, even though it wasn't a particularly short read. Amy's character drew me in instantly and kept my attention throughout. (I am an avid Nick Anti. What an icky guy.)

Gillian Flynn is truly a literary genius. She writes (or at least wrote, at the time) without an outline. She says it is messier and takes longer, but in the end, it lets the characters grow into themselves and lets the plot flow where it should. Genius, I tell you. I've never heard any renowned author say that their style does not include an outline, so that alone is impressive. But to not outline and then produce something this good? I am floored. (I am also biased because this is how I write my own stories.)

Please, please give me more Amy Dunne content. She is toxic and scary and brilliant and a masterpiece of modern literature.

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