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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with Gone Girl fans.
10 Best Books Like Gone Girl
If you loved Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Gone Girl are:
- 1The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 2Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley4.5
- 4The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins0
- 5A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins0
- 6Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 7The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 8The Teacher by Frieda McFadden0
- 9The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 10The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
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When Amy Dunne disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary, her husband Nick becomes the prime suspect in a case that exposes the dark truth about their marriage
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with Gone Girl fans.
3
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with Gone Girl fans.
4
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with Gone Girl fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Gone Girl fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Gone Girl fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and twisty tone that will resonate with Gone Girl fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a sinister and manipulative tone that will resonate with Gone Girl fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with Gone Girl fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Gone Girl
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Closest match |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| The Hunting Party | Lucy Foley | 4.5 | — | 465 | Similar vibes |
| The Girl on the Train | Paula Hawkins | 0 | 2015 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Teacher | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2024 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Similar vibes |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Gone Girl?
The most similar books to Gone Girl are The Woman in Cabin 10, Want to Know a Secret, The Hunting Party.
What should I read after Gone Girl?
After finishing Gone Girl, readers most commonly pick up The Woman in Cabin 10 next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Gillian Flynn, such as Dark Places.
Who writes books like Gillian Flynn?
Authors similar to Gillian Flynn include Paula Hawkins, Tana French, Ruth Ware.
What genre is Gone Girl?
Gone Girl is a Thriller novel by Gillian Flynn, published in 2012. It features elements of Unreliable Narrator, Marriage Thriller, Media Manipulation.
How long is Gone Girl?
Gone Girl varies in length depending on edition.
Does Gone Girl have romance/spice?
Gone Girl has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About Gone Girl
When Amy Dunne disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary, her husband Nick becomes the prime suspect in a case that exposes the dark truth about their marriage. Flynn crafts a masterful psychological thriller that deconstructs the concept of the perfect marriage and reliable narration. A cultural phenomenon that redefined the domestic thriller genre and became a David Fincher film, this novel explores toxic relationships, media manipulation, and the performative nature of modern life while featuring two of the most compelling and disturbing characters in contemporary fiction.