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THE RUNAWAY SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER AND THRILLER OF THE YEAR, NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING EMILY BLUNT
'Really great suspense novel. Now Rachel has a chance to become a part of the lives she’s only watched from afar.
Now they’ll see;
THE RUNAWAY SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER AND THRILLER OF THE YEAR
YOU DON'T KNOW HER. BUT SHE KNOWS YOU.
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The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins is a gripping psychological thriller that takes the reader on a dark, twisting journey through the complexities of love, jealousy, and murder. Rachel Watson, the book's protagonist, is an emotionally unravelling woman who takes the same commuter train every day. During her daily trips, she becomes fascinated with a couple she names 'Jess and Jason', whom she glimpses during the train’s routine stop at a signal, which overlooks their seemingly perfect home and life.
Their idyllic existence becomes a snapshot of happiness and normalcy that Rachel yearns for, as her own life spirals into chaos after the loss of her marriage and job, exacerbated by her growing dependence on alcohol. One morning, everything changes when Rachel sees something astonishing from the train, something so bewildering it overturns everything she thought she knew about 'Jess and Jason'.
This fleeting moment catapults Rachel into a complex and dangerous web of deception, where she becomes enmeshed in the mystery surrounding the couple. Motivated by a mix of curiosity and a desperate need for involvement, Rachel embarks on her own quest for truth, uncovering far more than she anticipated. As she delves deeper, her own credibility is questioned, as both the reader and characters grapple with the reliability of her account.
The runaway Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, now a major film starring Emily Blunt, masterfully maintains suspense and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Stephen King praises the novel stating, "Really great suspense novel. Kept me up most of the night. The alcoholic narrator is dead perfect."
With its intricate plot, multifaceted characters, and fast-paced narrative, The Girl on the Train offers a poignant exploration of the fragility of human perception and the devastating impact of secrets. Paula Hawkins' deft storytelling ensures that readers are kept guessing until the very end, making this book a must-read for fans of compelling and thought-provoking thrillers.
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The Girl on the Train has received high praise for its suspenseful and gripping narrative. Descriptions highlight the effectiveness of the alcoholic narrator and the book's pace, which has been compared to that of a high-speed train. Reviewers have commended its unpredictability and tension, noting that it is a standout thriller.
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ISBN: 9781784161750
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 September 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Black Swan
Edition: Media tie-in
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 416
About the Author
PAULA HAWKINS worked as a journalist for fifteen years before turning her hand to fiction. Born and brought up in Zimbabwe, Paula moved to London in 1989 and has lived there ever since. Her first thriller, The Girl on the Train, has been a global phenomenon, selling 23 million copies worldwide. Published in over forty languages, it has been a No.1 bestseller around the world and was a No.1 box office hit film starring Emily Blunt. Into the Water, her second stand-alone thriller, has also been a global No.1 bestseller, spending twenty weeks in the Sunday Times hardback fiction Top 10 bestseller list, and six weeks at No.1.
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