Gone Girl (novel)
2012 novel by Gillian Flynn / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gone Girl is a 2012 crime thriller novel by American writer Gillian Flynn. It was published by Crown Publishing Group in June 2012. The novel was popular and made the New York Times Best Seller list. The sense of suspense in the novel comes from whether Nick Dunne is responsible for the disappearance of his wife Amy.
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Author | Gillian Flynn |
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Audio read by | Julia Whelan Kirby Heyborne |
Language | English |
Genre | Thriller |
Publisher | Crown Publishing Group |
Publication date | 2012 |
Publication place | United States |
Pages | 432 (first edition) |
ISBN | 978-0307588364 |
Critics in the United States positively received and reviewed the novel, noting the author's use of unreliable narration, plot twists, and suspense.
A film adaptation was released on 3 October 2014, with screenplay by Flynn herself. It was directed by David Fincher, with Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike in lead roles. The film enjoyed commercial success and widespread critical acclaim.