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    Michael San Diego, CA, United States 06-28-12
    Michael San Diego, CA, United States 06-28-12 Member Since 2005

    I'm an RN: Retired Nurse (-: Living the good life. I'm enjoying my hobbies: playing music and Photography, I do a lot of both in beautiful Balboa Park. I listen to Audible books during my 2 mile walk to the gym; 4 days a week, and during my boring workouts! I like movies, theater, cooking, my friends and my cat; not necessarily in that order, and life in general.

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    "It's the voice"

    I could add nothing more to the commend this book; it has been done, beautifully and enthusiastically; several times over, and anything I could say would merely be redundant.

    But there has been nothing said about the voice of Kirby Heyborne; and that does deserve mention.

    There is a Nat King Cole quality to it; a faint, uniquely subtle, resonance that is only noticeable when he is speaking quietly; in Nick's voice. It is so nuanced, and that I found myself listening for, and relishing it, every time it came though.

    I am putting him on the top of my list of performers.

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    Melinda M. Schinstock Lincoln, NE 06-28-12
    Melinda M. Schinstock Lincoln, NE 06-28-12

    Melinda

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    "Frustrating!"
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    No, I probably wouldn't because I just found it to be so frustrating! I hate the ending!


    Would you be willing to try another book from Gillian Flynn? Why or why not?

    I thought that overall, the story was well-crafted, so I would definitely consider reading something else from Gillian Flynn.


    What does Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    I love how Julia Whelan's voice could go from good to evil.


    If this book were a movie would you go see it?

    Maybe, but only because I read the book ... I think I would also hope they would change the ending a little for the movie!


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    Jill Blassingame Tulsa, OK 06-28-12
    Jill Blassingame Tulsa, OK 06-28-12
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    "Characters are not likable!"
    Would you try another book from Gillian Flynn and/or Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne ?

    No.


    What was most disappointing about Gillian Flynn’s story?

    The main characters in this book generate zero empathy and after 6 hours of listening, I really don't care in the slightest what happened to the girl or the husband. Every chapter is more of the same trying to lead you to jump to a conclusion and at the end of the day, I just don't care enough to even jump. Tiresome is being generous.

    I ALWAYS finish the books I download and have been an audible member for years. I will not finish this one. It is just too tedious and neither character is anyone you would to know more about much less care about.


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    Desiree United States 06-27-12
    Desiree United States 06-27-12 Member Since 2009

    Researcher/oral historian and fitness enthusiast from Austin, TX, currently residing in San Diego. I love to read, but traditional books require a person to be sedentary while reading. Audio books make it possible for me to increase both my physical activity and reading quantity.

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    "Lots of Suspenseful Twists & Turns!"

    While Gone Girl is not cerebral, life-changing fiction, the writing is very good and very enjoyable. My instinct is to say that Flynn is a master of the modern psychological suspense genre, but I don't normally go in for this type of pulp. Therefore, I don't really know how Flynn compares to the other writers in her genre. Suffice it to say that I found Gone Girl very entertaining and well worth my credit. In fact, I've decided to use all my credits on Flynn and I am downloading another of her books right now. Also, if I were a movie producer, I would pounce on Gone Girl as it would make a great Hollywood psycho-suspense film, maybe not the kind you go see on opening night, but the kind you can't wait to rent.

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    Kandie Huntginton Beach, CA, United States 06-27-12
    Kandie Huntginton Beach, CA, United States 06-27-12 Member Since 2007
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    "Don't waste your credit"

    An absolute disappointment. The readers are the best part of the book. Should of ended in a more conventional way.

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    lessofjes North Little Rock, AR, United States 06-27-12
    lessofjes North Little Rock, AR, United States 06-27-12

    Jes

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    "Disapointing"
    Would you ever listen to anything by Gillian Flynn again?

    Probably not.


    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    Disappointment for sure. Mainly, annoyance. I didn't like any of the characters. There were glaring plot holes. I hated the ending.


    Any additional comments?

    Can I have my credit back?

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    Susan Jordan Idaho 06-26-12
    Susan Jordan Idaho 06-26-12 Member Since 2007

    oma

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    "This book is very disturbing."
    Where does Gone Girl rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

    It is not a book I would want to listen to again. It was well-written ( my reason for 4 stars) but not my "cup of tea".


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    Elizabeth Roberts- Berg METAIRIE, LA, United States 06-26-12
    Elizabeth Roberts- Berg METAIRIE, LA, United States 06-26-12
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    "This book was not worth wasting a credt!"
    What would have made Gone Girl better?

    This was a SICK book..I don't recommend!


    What do you think your next listen will be?

    James Patterson


    Would you be willing to try another one of Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne ’s performances?

    NO!


    If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Gone Girl?

    The entire SICK book!


    Any additional comments?

    I have no idea how a book such as this was published. Maybe it is some will like it.. not me!

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    Wendy Austin, TX, United States 06-26-12
    Wendy Austin, TX, United States 06-26-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Could not stop listening!"
    What made the experience of listening to Gone Girl the most enjoyable?

    The different narrators


    Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

    Yes! When I thought I had it figured out...something completely different would happen!


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

    No first time! They are excellent


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Made me feel scared for the characters


    Any additional comments?

    Great listen! You do not want to miss this one!

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    Ann Burnt River, ON, Canada 06-26-12
    Ann Burnt River, ON, Canada 06-26-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Unsettleing"
    If you could sum up Gone Girl in three words, what would they be?

    Left me thinking


    What did you like best about this story?

    Incredibly well written


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

    no


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    psychological thriller with so many twists and turns you will be dizzy.


    Any additional comments?

    I am still somewhat dazed by the twists and turns

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