Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

4/5

On the day of their fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne returns home to find the front door ajar, furniture overturned, and his wife, Amy, missing. The police are trying to find her but they seem determined that Nick was the one who killed her despite his repeated pleas of innocence. There isn't much else I can say about this book without giving away some of the major plot twists. The book is divided into three parts. Part one, we learn all the evidence against Nick. Part two, we learn the truth. Part three is the resolution. Part one and two are as amazing as Amy herself! They are full of unbelievable, gasping out loud plot twists. It is certainly an amazing read. The only reason I gave this book a 4 instead of a 5 is the ending. It is certainly not what I wanted for the characters. I'm afraid I side with Margo, Nick's sister on this one: "I love you even if..." The "if" here being the choices the characters made in the end.

The Last Original Wife by Dorothea Benton Frank

4/5

This is a book about a couple, Leslie and Wesley, who have been married for over 30 years and have just entered couples counselling. The book then takes us back to look at their marriage, including how it got in trouble. Les and Wes had both conformed completely to their respective gender stereotypes, which leads to a rocky relationship with little to no communication and respect. Wes' friends have both taken on new wives half their age hence the title. Will the cutely named couple be able to make their relationship work? Do the readers even think they should work out their problems? Anyone will be able to appreciate this lighthearted book that gives a perspective on mature relationships.