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by Paula Hawkins
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Another Paula Hawkins book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like The Girl on the Train
If you loved The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Girl on the Train are:
- 1A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins0
- 2The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley0
- 3Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter0
- 4The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 5The Coworker by Frieda McFadden0
- 6Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn0
- 7The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 8The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 9Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 10The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides4.2
Rachel, an alcoholic divorcee, becomes obsessed with a couple she watches from the train each day, but when the woman goes missing, Rachel's involvement in the investigation reveals dark truths about
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by Lucy Foley
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and suspenseful tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
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by Karin Slaughter
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This thriller shares a brutal and unforgiving tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
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by Ruth Ware
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This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
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by Freida McFadden
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This thriller shares a sinister and manipulative tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
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by Freida McFadden
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This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
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by Gillian Flynn
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
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by Alex Michaelides
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a clinical and obsessive tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Girl on the Train
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| The Paris Apartment | Lucy Foley | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Pretty Girls | Karin Slaughter | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Coworker | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2023 | — | Similar vibes |
| Gone Girl | Gillian Flynn | 0 | 2012 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Similar vibes |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
| The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides | 4.2 | 2019 | 340 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Girl on the Train?
The most similar books to The Girl on the Train are A Slow Fire Burning, The Paris Apartment, Pretty Girls.
What should I read after The Girl on the Train?
After finishing The Girl on the Train, readers most commonly pick up A Slow Fire Burning next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Paula Hawkins, such as A Slow Fire Burning.
Who writes books like Paula Hawkins?
Authors similar to Paula Hawkins include Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware.
What genre is The Girl on the Train?
The Girl on the Train is a Thriller novel by Paula Hawkins, published in 2015. It features elements of Unreliable Narrator, Domestic Noir, Alcoholism.
How long is The Girl on the Train?
The Girl on the Train is 336 pages long.
Does The Girl on the Train have romance/spice?
The Girl on the Train has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Girl on the Train
Rachel, an alcoholic divorcee, becomes obsessed with a couple she watches from the train each day, but when the woman goes missing, Rachel's involvement in the investigation reveals dark truths about all their lives. Hawkins delivers gripping psychological thriller that explores memory, addiction, and the stories we tell ourselves through multiple unreliable perspectives. An international bestseller that became a major film starring Emily Blunt, this novel examines themes of trauma, gaslighting, and self-deception while featuring complex female characters struggling with addiction, domestic violence, and the difficulty of distinguishing truth from distorted memory in a world where everyone has secrets to hide.