The Girl on the Train: Sidekick to the Novel

by Anna Call · 2015

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The Girl on the Train: A Novel by Paula Hawkins — Sidekick to the Novel

Can't get enough of Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train? Immerse yourself in her world and discover hidden treasures with this Sidekick.

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Warning:This is an independent companion to The Girl on the Train, meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought Paula Hawkins' novel, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial Sidekick.

Riding the train on her daily commute, Rachel watches the picture-perfect couple she's dubbed "Jess and Jason" as they go about their lives. But one day she sees something that changes her perception of the couple forever—and leads her deep into the darker truths that lie beneath the pretty smiles and charming houses of Blenheim Road.

First published in the U.K. in 2012, The Girl on the Trainis Paula Hawkins' debut novel and has already sold over seven million copies.

With this Sidekick, you'll:

* Spend some more time with the characters you've come to know and love

* Take a look at the novel's underlying themes

* Learn what you might have missed on your first read of The Girl on the Train

* Explore a possible alternate ending and imagine ideas for a sequel

* Get a chance to discuss Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Trainwith other readers

Sidekicksare entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Readers have raved that they "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel," "keep you entertained even longer," and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they'll give you even more reasons to love some of today's best books.

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