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Author: Paula Hawkins Narrator: Clare Corbett, Louise Brealey, India Fisher Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Length: Release Date: January 2015 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9780698189621
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The #1 New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Book of the Year, now a major motion picture.

 

The debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other people's lives.

 

“Nothing is more addicting than The Girl on the Train.”—Vanity Fair

“The Girl on the Train has more fun with unreliable narration than any chiller since Gone Girl. . . . [It] is liable to draw a large, bedazzled readership.”—The New York Times

 

“Marries movie noir with novelistic trickery. . . hang on tight. You'll be surprised by what horrors lurk around the bend.”—USA Today

 

“Like its train, the story blasts through the stagnation of these lives in suburban London and the reader cannot help but turn pages.”—The Boston Globe

“Gone Girl fans will devour this psychological thriller.”—People 

 

 

EVERY DAY THE SAME

Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.

UNTIL TODAY

And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. But is she really as unreliable as they say? Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?

 

 

 

 



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Quotes

  • “Hawkins keeps the tension ratcheted high in this thoroughly engrossing tale of intersecting strangers and intimate betrayals.”

    - Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author

  • “Gripping, enthralling—a top-notch thriller and a compulsive read.”

    - S. J. Watson, New York Times bestselling author

  • “Hawkins delivers a smart, searing thriller that offers readers a 360-degree view of lust, love, marriage, and divorce.”

    - Good Housekeeping

  • “Gone Girl fans will devour this psychological thriller…Hawkins’ debut ends with a twist that no one—least of all its victims—could have seen coming.”

    - People

  • “[A] twisty thriller.”

    - USA Today

  • “[The Girl on the Train] pulls off a thriller’s toughest trick: carefully assembling everything we think we know, until it reveals the one thing we didn’t see coming.”

    - Entertainment Weekly

  • “Hawkins keeps all these fibs, threats, and innuendoes swirling through her book, to the point where they frighten and undermine each of her characters. ”

    - New York Times

  • “Paula Hawkins’ addictive debut [leads] into a new stratum of the psychological thriller genre. At times, I couldn’t help but think: Hitchcockian.”

    - Amazon.com, editorial review

  • “Intricate, multilayered psychological suspense.”

    - Shelf Awareness

  • “Psychologically astute…The surprise-packed narratives hurtle toward a stunning climax, horrifying as a train wreck and just as riveting.”

    - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

  • “Even the most astute readers will be in for a shock as Hawkins slowly unspools the facts, exposing the harsh realities of love and obsession’s inescapable links to violence.”

    - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Awards

  • Selected for the January 2015 Indie Next List
  • A January 2015 LibraryReads Pick
  • A BookPage Top Pick for January 2015
  • An Amazon Best Book of the Month for January 2015
  • Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
  • A Wall Street Journal bestseller
  • A 2015 Amazon Best Books of the Year Selection for Audiobooks and Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense
  • A Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2015 Selection for Popular Fiction
  • A BookPage Best Book of 2015
  • A New York Times Best Book of 2015
  • A 2016 Anthony Award Nominee for Best Crime Fiction Audiobook
  • Winner of the Audie Award for Best Audiobook of the Year
  • Winner of Audie Awards, 2016

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I purchased this book on a whim before I heard about the movie and while I wasn't a fan of the movie, the book was excellent. Paula Hawkins keeps the reader engaged and the mystery is hard to unravel. As an unreliable narrator, Rachel Wilson is sympathetic, while Anna is engaging. The third protagonist, Megan, is puzzling and hard to figure out. Overall the book is well worth a listen. "

    - BRob, 6/8/2020
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    " I listened to this book while I ran in the mornings and it was wonderfully engaging. It was the perfect thing to take my mind off the exercise! "

    - Allison, 7/6/2018
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    " Interesting. Different. Not too violent (a Huge plus). I really liked listening to the therapist’s voice and diction. I also enjoyed listening to his advice. This book keeps your attention. Thank you. "

    - Tucker, 12/31/2017
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    " Very entertaining, the end as a little bit disappointing. Worth a listen! "

    - Mason, 7/25/2017
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    " very enjoyable, paula does a great job in her story telling. ive heard it twice "

    - craig, 5/21/2017
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    " First book I purchased. I really enjoyed it. I didn't find it hard to follow at all as others have said. It caught my attention immediately. Intriguing with many twists & turns! "

    - Diane, 4/9/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I was seeing "The Girl on the Train" everywhere and it got my interest, so I downloaded the book. At the same time a good friend of mine told me that he read the book and was disappointed. I generally like what he likes so I thought to myself, well, that was a waste of money. At first I had a hard-time following what was going on but then I got it. This was a fantastic read that got better and better when the author added in the missing pieces. I highly recommed this book. "

    - Chap, 2/10/2017
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    " This is one of my most favorite audiobooks yet! Yes, you can take the time to read the novel yourself, but why do that when you can listen so much faster?! The suspense would build up so quickly that many times I was thankful I could listen instead of read, just because listening was faster. Great buy! "

    - megan, 1/11/2017
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    " Amazing book! Sad to finish it, but at least I can see the movie! "

    - Karah, 12/21/2016
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    " Rachael is a train wreck, oops, yes she rides the train everyday into town. This is a character that you have to identify with on some level if you've ever felt like life has crushed you in some way. I liked getting into the head of the person everyone is recoiling from because she's looking and acting so terribly. I enjoyed this book, it's a thriller, but also a commentary on how life's disappointments can affect you. "

    - Nadine, 12/13/2016
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    " I enjoyed this book very much. Made my 8 hour trip fly by. After reading the book, I saw the movie and fell asleep at the beginning. It did get better but the book is far better than the movie. "

    - liz, 12/6/2016
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    " I didn't start out enjoying this book as every character had a different issue in their personality and life and I had a hard time keeping track but in no time I found myself hooked and waiting to find out who the killer was. Great twist at the end. Would recommend this and can't wait to see the movie. "

    - Kathy, 12/3/2016
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    " a bit slow start but excellent way to pass drive time. "

    - Andrew, 10/30/2016
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    " Such a well written story....keeps you guessing!! Wanted to finish before seeing the film, well done! "

    - Marie, 10/25/2016
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    - Charla, 10/21/2016
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    " keeps you thinking by going back and forth from dates. great book "

    - Danna Rae, 10/17/2016
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    " The intricacy and flashbacks required that I listen twice, much like all great stories. I found it a little too complex and tedious the first time, not being able to follow the timeline but when I listened more carefully, I was able to make the connections and understood how it came together in that one night! Brilliant! "

    - Gris, 10/16/2016
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    " Omg I absolutely loved this story. I hate to read so audiobooks are perfect for me. U can take them with u just like a real book in your phone or other device. I can't wait to see this movie now. I'm going next Tuesday. Wonderful. "

    - Sue smith, 10/4/2016
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    " I found this book tiring- it constantly put me to sleep. The way it was written with name changes ,narrator changes, and time changes made it difficult to follow. Plus the coincidences add up to total disbelief - so many unbelievable people just happen to end up on the same block. Really! You can't skip and it is difficult to skim though it because of the way it is written. An important "clue" might be all that narrative to help you solve the thing. The only way to do this is to see the moving, if at all. "

    - J Locke, 9/21/2016
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    " Fascinating story and it was my 1st ever audio book, which made the experience all that more enjoyable. I'm going to go see the movie this week with my wife and I'm hoping it's as good as the book. The story kept u interested til the end and I don't think anyone would have guessed the outcome. The twists and turns along with the ins / outs of the characters, made the story gripping. "

    - Peter Duggans, 9/18/2016
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent story. Gripping and suspenseful. There were enough twists and turns to keep you engaged. Well written and narrated so that you could completely visualize both the characters and the scenery. "

    - Christina, 8/16/2016
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    " I loved the story! It was very engaging right to the end. It had good twists and made you react to various situations by the descriptions - you could almost feel like you were in the character's shoes. I really enjoyed the narration too. First of all, it was in British/English. Being American myself, I love accents. It made it that much more entertaining for me. Also, the different voices for the different characters was a great addition! "

    - Sally, 5/18/2016
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    " Good book with a few surprise moments. Dragged a little at some points, but I ended up liking it. Give it a chance if you are looking for an interesting book. "

    - Jess, 4/23/2016
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    " this story intricate follows different lives, but allows you to feel you understand everyone's perspective. "

    - Melissa, 4/19/2016

About the Author

Paula Hawkins worked as a journalist for fifteen years before turning her hand to fiction. Born and brought up in Zimbabwe, Paula moved to London in 1989 and has lived there ever since. The Girl on the Train is her first thriller.

About the Narrators

Clare Corbett, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, studied at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. After winning the Carlton Hobbs audition, she was chosen to be on BBC Radio. After leaving BBC she went on to narrate several children’s books, including Over the Moon, I Rule Dogsbottom School, and Boy Beware. She has transitioned into reading young adult novels, including many installments in the Doctor Who series.

Louise Brealey, AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, studied history at Cambridge University before studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Manhattan. On television, she appeared in the long-running medical drama Casualty on BBC One in 2002, appearing in ninety-six episodes. Afterwards, she appeared in the BBC serialization of Charles Dickens’ Bleak House, as well as Hotel Babylon, Law & Order: UK, Ripper Street, and in all series of Sherlock as Molly Hooper.

India Fisher is a British actress and voice artist. She has appeared in the television series Dead Ringers and provided the voice for the character of Sophia Winchell in the BBC animated webcast series Ghosts of Albion. She narrates BBC One’s cookery program MasterChef and performs voice-overs for television advertisements. She has also appeared in several episodes of the BBC Radio 4 comedy series Elephants to Catch Eels and has provided voices on a number of science-fiction audio dramas.