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Book Review of The Girl on the Train: A Novel

The Girl on the Train: A Novel
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I liked the premise of a girl on a train, experiencing the people and places that captured her attention. I was over the moon that the setting was in England. I think someone said this before, but I really do wish she could have just stayed on the train.
I know the big movie for this is coming October 2016. I will make an effort to watch it, just to see if its better than the book. The trailer certainly peaks my interest much better than its read.
This book wasn't even a Mehhh to me, it was a blahhh.
Though I did like the ending, it wasn't great, but I found it to be the only thing that kept me scanning the sentences. I really got tired of her being a drunk. This book would be an AA members worst nightmare. Its as good as having a Gin and Tonic all on its own.
The book didn't work for me.