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It is just a daily train ride, a little imagination running wild as she enjoys the scenery from her window seat. It is something we all do, right? Rachel Watson makes up innocent stories about the people she sees. For Rachel it is comforting, something steadfast in her crumbling world. She rides the train every morning like she always has, but without the purpose she once had. Her failed marriage and her descent into alcoholism make her an outcast. She rides into town to a job she no longer has, only to come back at the end of the day to a roommate she is lying to. She has no purpose and nothing seems to be changing until she witnesses something important.
Rachel’s favorite imaginary couple that she peers at every day from the train seem to be having trouble. She calls them “Jason” and “Jess”. Rachel can’t quite figure out where she fits in. She was wandering around in a drunken stupor the night “jess” disappears. Rachel starts trying to regain her memories from that night. She tries to piece together the memories of that hazy night.
Rachel’s new found hobby is a welcome distraction from her life and problems. She has been dealing not only with an ex-husband, but his new wife as well. Once his mistress, Anna is now having Tom’s baby. Rachel feels inadequate as a result of her infertility and her alcohol problems, blaming herself for the demise of her marriage.
Rachel starts out trying to offer a little information into what might have happened to “Jess”, but she becomes obsessed with the case and the people in it. Rachel tries to fill a void with strangers and a case that, supposedly, has nothing to do with her. As Rachel learns to trust herself and her instincts she comes face to face with something she never expected.
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It is just a daily train ride, a little imagination running wild as she enjoys the scenery from her window seat. It is something we all do, right? Rachel Watson makes up innocent stories about the people she sees. For Rachel it is comforting, something steadfast in her crumbling world. She rides the train every morning like she always has, but without the purpose she once had. Her failed marriage and her descent into alcoholism make her an outcast. She rides into town to a job she no longer has, only to come back at the end of the day to a roommate she is lying to. She has no purpose and nothing seems to be changing until she witnesses something important.
Rachel’s favorite imaginary couple that she peers at every day from the train seem to be having trouble. She calls them “Jason” and “Jess”. Rachel can’t quite figure out where she fits in. She was wandering around in a drunken stupor the night “jess” disappears. Rachel starts trying to regain her memories from that night. She tries to piece together the memories of that hazy night.
Rachel’s new found hobby is a welcome distraction from her life and problems. She has been dealing not only with an ex-husband, but his new wife as well. Once his mistress, Anna is now having Tom’s baby. Rachel feels inadequate as a result of her infertility and her alcohol problems, blaming herself for the demise of her marriage.
Rachel starts out trying to offer a little information into what might have happened to “Jess”, but she becomes obsessed with the case and the people in it. Rachel tries to fill a void with strangers and a case that, supposedly, has nothing to do with her. As Rachel learns to trust herself and her instincts she comes face to face with something she never expected.
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- GenresFiction
88 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 16, 2015
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November 21, 2015
Looking out the window at other people's houses will never be the same.
June 22, 2017
So many twist to this story I couldn't wait to see what happened next. I enjoyed the way each character narrated from their point of view. Great read
April 5, 2016
Good summary but it wasn't proof read!
I read the whole book a year ago, and read this in preparation for book club.
The summary is pretty good.
However, spelling and grammar errors galore! Nobody should *pay* for something that hasn't been proof read!
I read the whole book a year ago, and read this in preparation for book club.
The summary is pretty good.
However, spelling and grammar errors galore! Nobody should *pay* for something that hasn't been proof read!
July 22, 2015
Fair
Not my type. Ok .
Thought it was a dull read, only read it because it was. Rated #1 for so long time.
Not my type. Ok .
Thought it was a dull read, only read it because it was. Rated #1 for so long time.
September 30, 2019
The story was good overall, however, I found myself tiring from the style of writing. The narrator is often a drunkard, and distracting by way of some bemused insights throughout the story's progress. The story seems to struggle toward making progress, at times. The beginning seems to lead nowhere, the middle drags out the difficulties faced by alcoholism, and there seems to be a big circular story throughout the plot - as though there's no end to the dilemmas in the plights of a chronic drinker's life.
The end, however wraps up sharply, and leaves some unexpected outcomes which I found enthralling. I was taken in by the character development, and the scenery within the story, and generally found the story overall enjoyable. Not what I expected, to say the least; from the blurb on the back cover, I expected a much different story, but I was not disappointed.
The end, however wraps up sharply, and leaves some unexpected outcomes which I found enthralling. I was taken in by the character development, and the scenery within the story, and generally found the story overall enjoyable. Not what I expected, to say the least; from the blurb on the back cover, I expected a much different story, but I was not disappointed.
July 2, 2020
I was too annoyed by the main character to feel much sympathy for her and after a while I was reading mostly to see what all the bestseller fuss was about rather than enjoying it. There are so many other thriller/mysteries out there that are superior.
July 26, 2020
Good story, easy read. I dug it.
June 10, 2015
but not as good as gone girl!
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January 22, 2016The kind of book where you change your prediction of the 'bad guy' every few pages
December 6, 2015
One of the best books I have read in awhile! I absolutely loved Rachel and all the characters because they were so realistic and flawed. A great mind-twisting read!
September 7, 2015
A very different kind of thriller. It sort of described a busy body who couldn't control her drink nor mind her own business. But in the end could be describe as helpful?
September 8, 2015
Well written and intriguing story. But I got half way through and didn't finish it. It put me in a dark place I didn't want to be in.
August 18, 2016
Good book. But figured out the bad guy early in story.
Good book. But figured out the bad guy early in the story.but would still recommend. Story flows really well. Read.
Good book. But figured out the bad guy early in the story.but would still recommend. Story flows really well. Read.
October 28, 2016
wanted to read the book after seeing the film. Fairly good, not my usual type of book to read, but it was engaging.
March 29, 2017
Riveting!
(Penguin Random House AB; 3/22/17)
(Penguin Random House AB; 3/22/17)
April 11, 2017
This was so much better than the movie.
April 18, 2017
pretty good
May 19, 2017
finished 2017-05-19 too whiney, too padded. skipped about 1/3 of the book
September 20, 2017
Good prevails over evil.
May 30, 2018
The plot kept me interested until the end. well written...
July 17, 2018
awesome stort
February 13, 2019
This was a good mystery story. I liked the way the story line jumped between the three female characters allowing the reader to share their feelings & thoughts. It's an easy read & worth the time. I liked it. 🙂
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