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Mystery & Thriller· United States

Gone Girl

by Gillian Flynn
Aggregate Editorial Score66/100
★Edgar Award
Published 2012475 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2012, Gone Girl established Gillian Flynn as one of the defining voices in mystery & thriller. On their fifth wedding anniversary, Amy Dunne disappears, and the investigation into her disappearance reveals layer after layer of deception and unreliable narration. Flynn's breakout thriller reinvented the domestic noir genre and became a cultural phenomenon. Themes of marriage, deception, media run through the work. The book has received recognition from Edgar Award 2012.

Book Details

AuthorGillian Flynn
Published2012
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages475
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9780307588371
Editorial Score66/100
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Awards & Recognition

Edgar Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gone Girl about?

On their fifth wedding anniversary, Amy Dunne disappears, and the investigation into her disappearance reveals layer after layer of deception and unreliable narration. Flynn's breakout thriller reinvented the domestic noir genre and became a cultural phenomenon.

Who wrote Gone Girl?

Gone Girl was written by Gillian Flynn, from United States. First published in 2012.

What awards has Gone Girl won?

Gone Girl has received the following awards and honours: Edgar Award 2012.

Is Gone Girl worth reading?

Gone Girl is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in marriage, deception, media.

Where can I buy Gone Girl?

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What category is Gone Girl?

Gone Girl is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is Gone Girl from?

Gone Girl originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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