Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Gillian Flynn shocks me in the way she writes her female characters. She destroys stereotypical visions of women and their place in society. I FLEW through this novel but it is definitely not for the faint of heart. Flynn is a visceral writer, bringing violent and disturbing images to life. This is not for the faint of heart, but I definitely recommend for anyone interested in an amazing thriller with a focus on women.