The Girl On The Train

So I'm a bit of a book worm! I saw an article about a book coming out in January. Of course it interested me, so my sweet husband picked it up for me.

The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins.

Photo From Barnes & Noble

Description: (From Barnes & Noble site) 

Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. “Jess and Jason,” she calls them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.

And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel offers what she knows to the police, and becomes inextricably entwined in what happens next, as well as in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?

Compulsively readable, The Girl on the Train is an emotionally immersive, Hitchcockian thriller and an electrifying debut.

Pretty much this book is about 3 different women. Each woman's story, is written like they are making an entry in their own journal. The more you read, the more you will realize how these women are intertwined.

First off you have Rachel, who is now a drunk because of something that happened in her life. Rachel has trouble remembering things that happen when she gets drunk. Which is often, that part gets a bit annoying towards the end. There is one night in particular, that she's struggling to remember. .

Then you have Megan. Her "entry's" are about her struggles with depression and anxiety, and dealing with a horrible secret from her past. The secret from her past really upset me. I honestly wish this part wasn't in the book at all. Megan has a lot of secret's and lies, going on in her story. 

Last but not least you have Anna. I really don't like Anna at all! Her story to me is just terrible. Anna's "entry's" are more along the lines of her husband and child, and their struggles with her husband's ex wife. 

All in all I really did enjoy this book. Only took me 2 nights to read it. In my opinion it's geared more toward female readers though. About half way through I did have my suspicions, which was confirmed in the end (I don't want to give anything away). 

I was a bit disappointed in the way the book ended. I wanted a few more answers, that I just never got. Over all though, I really enjoyed it. I look forward to reading some more of Paula Hawkins books. 

What do you guys think? Has anyone read The Girl On The Train? Does it sound like a book you want to read? 

If you want to pick up a copy Here, is a link to Barnes & Noble.

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