The moment things do began to be interest. I was promised a story like Gone Girl. Honestly, these books have very little in common (except for one or two unlikeable characters), so the comparison either sets up unfair expectations or might cause those who disliked the original book to pass this one by. Eventually, she is returned home but is in a total fog as to what has happened. I am ashamed to admit that I did read the whole thing. Welcome back. I skimmed the last 75%. But she had a good heart, a kind heart. in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's online-magazine that keeps our members abreast of notable and high-profile books publishing in the coming weeks. It is woven with twists and turns which will surprise any reader. A book where the lines between the good guys and bad guys are incredibly blurred. I don't know the color of her eyes or what they look like when she's scared. $39 for a year. I've been following her for the past few days. After all of the glowing reviews I've seen for Mary Kubica, this was actually a bit of a disappointment. "Psychologically rich and pulse pounding, The Good Girl had me hooked from the very first sentence and didn't let go until the final word." The Good Girl “I’ve been following her for the past few days. Mary Kubica holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in History and American Literature. Ho Humm.... That's my initial feeling after finishing this! Reader Q&A, I was kept interested mainly because I knew something had to happen because it was only 350 pgs! Master storyteller Ben Macintyre tells the true story behind the Cold War's most intrepid female spy. But her characters are also sympathetic and believable, and the surprise ending feels more like an act of redemption than a clever trick on the reader." It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. The one person you never hear directly from is Mia herself, until the very end. Content includes in the end of the book Mia was found traumatized, pregnant and colin was killed !! I picked up a copy of The Good Girl as the author, Ms. Mary Kubica, is scheduled for a Q&A in one of my Goodreads groups. So Mia planned the whole thing?? Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. We’d love your help. My inability to figure out whether or not there was actually a protagonist? How she drew the characters, as the story progressed, outstanding. And they shouldn't. I was left with no satisfaction. She says she's never felt so revolting in her life. I got taken in by the pretty package, and a good review I am sure I read somewhere. Oh, the only explanations I can think of for why so many reviewers are saying this is "The next Gone Girl" are A. I am ashamed to admit that I did read the whole thing. Become a Member and discover books that entertain, engage & enlighten. It was neither suspenseful nor a thriller. But following Colin home will turn out to be the worst mistake of Mia's life. I settle my hands on the sides of her face. See all 61 questions about The Good Girl…, Female Psychological Thrillers/Suspense Written by Women, 2015: What Women Born In The 1970s Read In 2015, Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice*, The Good Girl by Mary Kubica - Starting May 10th 2020, Page count correction - The Good Girl (paperback), The 100 Most Popular Mysteries and Thrillers on Goodreads. This way of writing whipped up the pace. The story was told from multiple points if view. by Harlequin MIRA. I'm not sure whether to give this book a 3 or 4 star rating, so we'll call it a 3.5. - Kirkus he was fucking protecting her and he ... :'( i can't even ... ! This riveting story grabbed my attention and held me captive. Talk about non-stop suspense. My inability to figure out whether or not there was actually a protagonist? We need more authors like this out here. This book, like many others, is recommended for fans of. I think this author has talent, she can come up with making this steamy pile of nonsense interesting at times which is quite an accomplishment, but she can't save it from the weight of a lot of bad ideas. Revelations, secrets, some major dysfunction going on. So Mia planned the whole thing?? The Good Girl is the polar opposite. The writing is obvious, cliche, and talentless. Talk about non-stop suspense. But I will." But she reiterates in a whisper: Liar. The moment things do began to be interesting, it keep steering off into cliche central. People who like books with "Girl" in the title. This is why she feels guilty and responsible for Colin's death. I don’t know the color of her eyes or what they look like when she’s scared. Read 15,092 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Shouldn't she expect him to NOT pay up because it's her? Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Start by marking “The Good Girl” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I found this book to be an excellent debut novel and a highly enjoyable read. Revelations, secrets, some major dysfunction going on. Wow, I just finished this and am completely bowled over about this being a debut novel. Then I was truly puzzled. And a before and after aspect. A multigenerational story about two families bound together by the tides of history. Information at BookBrowse.com is published with the permission of the copyright holder or their agent. In trying to be like Gone Girl, this one is simply gone. This is a book thrown together to be made into a movie. The contrived plot? Mia's mother, Eve, and detective Gabe Hoffman will stop at nothing to find them, but no one could have predicted the emotional entanglements that eventually cause this family's world to shatter. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in History and American Literature. Well. Unlike that dazzling duel, this Girl has heart-which makes it all the more devastating when the author breaks it." that the reviews shown do not properly reflect the range of media opinion now available, and that's really going to distract from the rest of the book for me. Full access is for members only. Because he thought he was saving her when in reality she wasn't in any danger. I skimmed the last 75%. Article My favorite part of the book was the smartly structured and creative format, jumping both in perspective and time. Reviews | The Good Girl was such a disappointment. With his smooth moves and modest wit, at first Colin Thatcher seems like a safe one-night stand. The Good Girl is a 2002 American black comedy-drama film directed by Miguel Arteta from a script by Mike White, and stars Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal and John C. Reilly.The film premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival, and released to theatres on August 7, 2002 in the United States. Reader Reviews. The not-very-subtle-actually racism pervading the novel (seriously, the author should probably not include a Somali charact. If I didn't like Gone Girl, would I not like The Good Girl? Author interviews, book reviews and lively book commentary are found here. Ask the Author. The story is about Mia, a 25 year old girl who is kidnapped from a bar, Colin/Owen is hired to kidnap Mia and deliver her to Dalmar , Colin was following Mia for a really long time before making any move toward her, [( Dalmar : the man who was Hired by Mia to kidnape her and ask her father for ransome, [( Dalmar : the man who was Hired by Mia to kidnape her and ask her father for ransome but Colin was worried about her so he didn't frop her and ignored all dalmar's calls asking about where the girl is, Mia's mother informed the police of her disappearance. Kubica's powerful debut...will encourage comparisons to Gone Girl. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two children and enjoys photography, gardening and caring for the animals at a local shelter. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info, and giveaways by email. ["You look beautiful," I say and she does. Well, this is bad writing all over. For a while I tried to figure out what was bothering me-the lack of character motivation that made sense? Told from three different perspective, during the kidnapping, after the kidnapping when they are trying to piece together what happened and from the detective while he is hunting for the kidnappers. With clever detectives, missing jewels, murderous women, daring spies, and more, mysteries and thrillers deliver page-turning delight with... To see what your friends thought of this book, [ It is woven with twists and turns which will surprise any reader. or ask your favorite author a question with Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published A book where. Mia is the 25 year old daughter of a Chicago judge. All rights reserved. [Can someone please explain the ending to this for me? © BookBrowse LLC 1997-2020. More Books, Published in USA  I know where she buys her groceries, where she has her dry cleaning done, where she works. But when he doesn't show, she unwisely leaves with an enigmatic stranger. Or most of them. Their interactions were real. not rating this because it was a fine thriller but it was also pro-life as hell!! It reads as if an semi-educated high schooler wrote it. The writing is obvious, cliche, and talentless. She is kidnapped, but the kidnapper changes his mind and doesn’t turn her over to the person that ordered the crime. My crap meter went off early on, and I wish I could say it was wrong, but it wasn't. THE GOOD GIRL's narrative is divided into two parts: "Before" and "After." They weren't unlikable-it was worse; they were boring. The story is told from alternating perspectives of Colin, Mia’s anxious mother, Eve, Gabe Hoffman, the detective on her case and finally from Mia herself. Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. "Similar in tone to William Landay's acclaimed Defending Jacob, this excellent debut is compulsively readable and highly recommended for anyone who loves a mystery, a suspense tale, or a psychological puzzle." When she met with Delmar was that before the kidnapping??