What We're Reading: The Girl on the Train

Title: The Girl on the Train Author: Pamela Hawkins Genre: mystery Why did you choose to read this book? I wanted to read something entertaining and different from my usual fare. What did you like about it? It was fast-paced and entertaining! Rachel Watson involves herself in the lives of her ex-husband, his wife and their neighbors. Love triangles and a murder make this a page-turner. Was there anything noteworthy about the book? It was a Goodreads Choice Award 2015 winner in the Mystery & Thriller category and spent 16 weeks atop the New York Times Fiction Best Seller List in 2015. I think it is notable that the book is told exclusively in the first person by three female characters, though the characters themselves are not strong people: they define themselves by comparison to other people and in terms of their romantic relationships. Nonetheless, I found myself hoping that Rachel gets her life together. What feeling did the book leave you with? Satisfaction. I read the book in several days, often staying up late. Who would you recommend the book to? I would recommend this book to fans of murder mysteries. What would you pair this book with? I’d pair this book with a train trip, or any daily commute on public transportation.