The Girl on the Train. Book Summary

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Paula Hawkins

What’s inside

Paula Hawkins’ ‘The Girl on the Train’ is a psychological thriller that revolves around Rachel, an alcoholic who becomes entwined in a missing person’s investigation through something she witnesses on her daily train ride.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the complexities of human psychology
  • Experiencing the thrill of a gripping mystery
  • Exploring the impact of substance abuse on perception and memory
  • Learning about the dynamics of toxic relationships and their consequences

Key Points

  • Rachel’s daily train rides and observances
  • Introduction of a missing person’s case
  • Rachel’s deepening involvement in the investigation
  • The unreliable nature of Rachel’s perceptions and memories
  • The unraveling of complex relationships and secrets
  • The shocking twists leading to the truth

Who’s it For

  • Fans of psychological thrillers
  • Readers interested in unreliable narrators
  • Lovers of mystery and suspense novels
  • Individuals fascinated by the complexities of human psychology

About the author

Paula Hawkins is a Zimbabwe-born British author. She gained global recognition with ‘The Girl on the Train’, which has been a major success, marking her as a prominent figure in psychological thrillers.