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    Larissa Annandale, VA, United States 07-08-12
    Larissa Annandale, VA, United States 07-08-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Flynn's best book yet!"

    What a great thriller! I did not want it to end. The performers were excellent.

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    Michaela Conley Columbia, MD 07-08-12
    Michaela Conley Columbia, MD 07-08-12 Member Since 2008

    Michaela Conley, MA CSMS, CWP

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    "Twists & Turns Left Our Heads Spinning"
    Would you listen to Gone Girl again? Why?

    Yes, like the challenge a knotted necklace presents, this book continued to surprise me with its twists and clues sometimes seeming as though I was on the right track to untangling it just to see that I was not only wrong but so surprised by the new tangles...


    What other book might you compare Gone Girl to and why?

    With a lesser level of intensity but comparable surprises, I think of "The Song is You".


    Which character – as performed by Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne – was your favorite?

    That's hard to say, with the twists & turns I found my allegiance shifting from one character to another. Overall, I'd have to say I find myself in Nick's camp.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    Amy's treasure hunt clues from their 5th anniversary was so convincingly written


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    Howard Cumberland, MD, United States 07-08-12
    Howard Cumberland, MD, United States 07-08-12 Member Since 2010

    When I like something I'll let you know. If I don't, I'll let you know that too!

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    "If you like mind games, get this book."

    A twisted tale of love found, lost, found and f----d with. Thought the book shoud have ended about a chapter or two before it did. I would have appreciated wanting to read a sequel instead of the set up that is the last chapters. Do yourself a favor and wait to finish the last three or four chapters until the next book comes out. The core story and writing is top rate. I was invested in each of the characters and enjoyed the dual perspective of the storytelling. However, the extended ending really soured me and cost a star or two on my rating. (I'd wager the blame belongs with the editor or someone in the publishing house.) Once again, the voice actors are fantastic, an Audible strength. Girl Gone is a worthy read/listen, but you have been warned about the last chapters only serving to set up the next book. Cheers!

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    Jill North Franklin, CT, United States 07-08-12
    Jill North Franklin, CT, United States 07-08-12 Member Since 2010
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    "A Wonderful Ride!"

    I had heard/read a lot of buzz about this book and thankfully read nothing that spoiled the twists and turns for me. I enjoyed the writing style and the narrators. I could easily envision some of the characters as plausible, such as the "Nancy Grace" type of celebrity crime fighter/newscaster. I read this book in a couple of days since I looked forward to any activity in my schedule when I could switch on the book. Now I am interested in reading her other books.

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    jamie JACKSONVILLE, FL, United States 07-08-12
    jamie JACKSONVILLE, FL, United States 07-08-12
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    "Mind Blowing"
    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    I was memorized and just when I thought I couldn't be surprised by anything else something would happen and I would be speechless! I love how well it's read! Great book...you won't regret buying this!


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    Judy Bethesda, MD, United States 07-08-12
    Judy Bethesda, MD, United States 07-08-12
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    "wonderful performance!"
    Would you listen to Gone Girl again? Why?

    yes. it was a captivating story with fabulous narration.


    What about Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne ’s performance did you like?

    I thought that Kirby Heyborne was particularly gifted at narrating multiple parts at the same time.


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    Dan Fernandez MINNEAPOLIS, MN, United States 07-08-12
    Dan Fernandez MINNEAPOLIS, MN, United States 07-08-12

    Tell us about yourself!

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    "I was abducted into this Missing Person Story"
    What made the experience of listening to Gone Girl the most enjoyable?

    The narrative of having the actors read each section was great. Similar to "The Time Travelers Wife"!


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    "Go" Short for Margo. She was the humor from beginning to the end. She was the heart


    Have you listened to any of Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    NA


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    No, I needed to break it up.


    Any additional comments?

    Awesome

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    Kathy Minnetonka, MN, United States 07-07-12
    Kathy Minnetonka, MN, United States 07-07-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Another Dark Twisted Tale from Gillian Flynn"

    Like most of the books I've read by Gillian Flynn this one is also very dark and twisted with characters you really don't like and have a hard time attaching too yet the story is enough to keep me reading and wanting to know what happens next.

    THE BEST PART OF THIS AUDIOBOOK IS JULIA WHELAN her perfect narration of Amy is exceptional!!! I was a fan of hers as a teen in the show Once & Again (aired on ABC early 2000s)

    The couple things I disliked about the book was a bit of the crass language but I understand that is what sets a tone so I can get over it quickly. But the ending wasn't what I wanted yet with all the twists and well played plot I will forgive Ms. Flynn for the ending.

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    Deborah Lynnwood, WA, United States 07-07-12
    Deborah Lynnwood, WA, United States 07-07-12 Member Since 2011

    love to read, love to listen

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    "Meh"
    Would you try another book from Gillian Flynn and/or Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne ?

    Yes. It was an engaging story, even if not entirely believable.


    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    I think it was the same. Without giving the story away, the "twist" is both interesting and yet, pretty unbelievable. I just found it impossible to believe that the bad person got away with everything they did for as long as they did.


    Which character – as performed by Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne – was your favorite?

    Huh, I didn't really like any of them that much, now that I think about it. I guess Nick's sister Margo. She was likeable and believable, though not central to the story. I didn't like the main characters very much and the peripheral characters were not especially complex.


    Did Gone Girl inspire you to do anything?

    Listen to something a little more substantial the next time.


    Any additional comments?

    It is really difficult to say much about the book without giving the center of this story away.

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    mike_tocci@hotmail.com Drexel Hill, PA USA 07-07-12
    mike_tocci@hotmail.com Drexel Hill, PA USA 07-07-12 Member Since 2009
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    "Great performance and story but ending off a bit"

    The narration was excellent, with alternating narrators for each chapter. The dialogue was well acted and each character's voice was distinctive. The characters are interesting, complex. The plot was plausible and surprising but with no sudden, unbelievable, or unmotivated changes. There are lots of observations on how public opinion and the news and entertainment media affect highly publicized criminal cases.

    I listened to the book steadily over two days and was very anxious to reach the conclusion, but I found the last hour less satisfying and plausible than the rest of the novel.

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