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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, which follows Rachel, who is struggling with alcoholism, depression and the collapse of her marriage, and lives vicariously through the people she sees from her train window every morning. Events soon spiral out of control, and Rachel finds herself embroiled in deceit, adultery and even murder. The Girl on the Train was first published in 2015 and soon became an international bestseller, before being adapted into a hit film starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins initially worked as a financial writer and wrote a string of romance novels under a pseudonym, before turning her hand to psychological thrillers with The Girl on the Train and Into the Water.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, which follows Rachel, who is struggling with alcoholism, depression and the collapse of her marriage, and lives vicariously through the people she sees from her train window every morning. Events soon spiral out of control, and Rachel finds herself embroiled in deceit, adultery and even murder. The Girl on the Train was first published in 2015 and soon became an international bestseller, before being adapted into a hit film starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins initially worked as a financial writer and wrote a string of romance novels under a pseudonym, before turning her hand to psychological thrillers with The Girl on the Train and Into the Water.
Find out everything you need to know about The Girl on the Train in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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