The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a confusing book. It took a while to get used to the idea that there were different narrators over different time periods but were all discussing the same subject from different viewpoints. It kind of felt like I was in an alcoholic haze just from reading it. I did find it depressing at times, especially with the depression and alcoholism; but it takes time for the reader to build sympathy for Rachel once you’ve learnt about her past. She does have a stalker-like tendency though; and it seems strange that she decides to get involved in Scott’s troubles. It’s as if she wants to pretend that the past is still the past and she’s not prepared to move on. The ending is short and peaceful, and you can picture the camera scrolling away from her as the credits roll and the channel starts to inform you what’s on next.

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