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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.

Awards & Recognition

Edgar Award
winner · genre
201260
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About the Author
Gillian Flynn
United States
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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.