87. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Gillian Flynn’s 2012 novel Gone Girl. Topics include true crime, the punchability of Ben Affleck, Nick’s family dynamics and his stunted development, the “Cool Girl”, how the patriarchy negatively affects women and men, Amy’s narcissism (and generally sociopathy), the Andie factor, the deeper commentary Gillian Flynn is making, and that frustrating but brilliant ending. Plus, we talk Target and Beyonce. This week’s drink: Perfect Pear via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:1½ oz Bluecoat American Dry gin½ oz St-Germain¾ oz  lemon juice, freshly squeezed¾ oz simple syrup1 barspoon fresh pear pureeChampagneGarnish: 1 pear sliceINSTRUCTIONS:Add the gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, simple syrup and fresh pear puree to an ice-filled shaker and shake until chilled.Double-strain into a coupe glass.Top with a splash of Champagne and garnish with a fresh slice of pear.Current/recommended reads, links, etc.:When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion by Julie SatowFollow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at [email protected] leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we read Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë