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Mystery & Thriller· United Kingdom

The Girl on the Train

by Paula Hawkins
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2015360 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train (2015) stands as one of the most significant works of mystery & thriller of its era. Rachel, an alcoholic who commutes past a house where she has constructed a fantasy life for the couple she sees, becomes involved in the wife's disappearance. Hawkins's domestic thriller was the most gripping debut of the year. Themes of alcoholism, obsession, domestic thriller run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2015.

Book Details

AuthorPaula Hawkins
Published2015
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages360
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9781594634024
Editorial Score41/100
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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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201519
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Paula Hawkins
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Girl on the Train about?

Rachel, an alcoholic who commutes past a house where she has constructed a fantasy life for the couple she sees, becomes involved in the wife's disappearance. Hawkins's domestic thriller was the most gripping debut of the year.

Who wrote The Girl on the Train?

The Girl on the Train was written by Paula Hawkins, from United Kingdom. First published in 2015.

What awards has The Girl on the Train won?

The Girl on the Train has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2015.

Is The Girl on the Train worth reading?

The Girl on the Train is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 19/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in alcoholism, obsession, domestic thriller.

Where can I buy The Girl on the Train?

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What category is The Girl on the Train?

The Girl on the Train is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is The Girl on the Train from?

The Girl on the Train originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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