The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Remember that classic line in a political debate many years ago when the politician said "And, Senator,  you're no John Kennedy" and put poor Dan Quayle in his place?  Well, here's what I say to this book.  "Sorry, but you're no Gone Girl".  Yes, this book is marketed as the next Gone Girl. It is a suspenseful read, but it is not nearly as well written and creative as GG.  That doesn't mean you shouldn't read it.  The premise is interesting.  A woman who rides a train every day creates an imaginary story about a couple she sees from the train every day.  She gives them names and images what their personalities are like.  So when the woman is missing, she manages to become involved in the mystery.  The main character, the woman on the train, is pretty much a mess with alcohol and other personal problems.  And as a reader, you want to shake her and scream at her when she starts to make yet another stupid decision.  But you'll find yourself reading to the end to find out which snarky character actually committed the crime.  - June