Possibly the main reason “The Girl On The Train” is such an interesting read is the unique timeline setup. While …show more content…
This is prominent to the reader as the main character recalls a somewhat eerie nursery rhyme early in the story that speaks of both the woods and pregnancy. Readers of “The Girl On The Train” are unaware of how important what the main characters words are, until the story unfolds to reveal how both of the nursery rhymes themes relate to Megan's disappearance. The foreshadowing is tied up nicely when Megan repeats the nursery rhyme as her final line in the riveting tail, and the reader is able to make the connection in a manner that leaves the reader satisfied and excited for the stories conclusion. Finally, an extremely appreciated factor in Hawkins writing is the complete lack of plot holes. Although it goes without saying that a novel should lack plot holes, it seems that in mysteries there is always one or two missing details. In “The Girl On The Train” there isn’t a single detail that hasn't been explained in a seamless way that the reader can remember and appreciate. Everything from the important and meticulous details of the timeline, to the simplicity of the characters financial situations, is clear throughout the story. This leaves the reader without any questions which adds to the satisfaction of the read and the positive rating of the