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by A. J. Finn
02018464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to The Girl on the Train — fans consistently love both.
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:
- 1The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn0
- 2A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins0
- 3Verity by Colleen Hoover0
- 4The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 5Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 6Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 7Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 8Into the Water by Paula Hawkins4.3
- 9The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 10Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden4.3
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 Paula Hawkins
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Why you'll love it:
Another Paula Hawkins book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Colleen Hoover
02018
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
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by Ruth Ware
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
5
by Gillian Flynn
4.22018393 pages
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as The Girl on the Train.
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by Freida McFadden
4.22026288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Girl on the Train fans.
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by Paula Hawkins
4.32017386 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Paula Hawkins book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Freida McFadden
4.52022332 pages
Why you'll love it:
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
4.32021325 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and suspenseful 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woman in the Window | A. J. Finn | 0 | 2018 | 464 | Closest match |
| A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| Verity | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Into the Water | Paula Hawkins | 4.3 | 2017 | 386 | Same author |
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Similar vibes |
| Do Not Disturb | Freida McFadden | 4.3 | 2021 | 325 | 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 The Woman in the Window, A Slow Fire Burning, Verity.
What should I read after The Girl on the Train?
After finishing The Girl on the Train, readers most commonly pick up The Woman in the Window 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.