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About paula hawkins

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Paula Hawkins is a British author known for her psychological thrillers. Born in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe) in 1971, she moved to London at the age of 17. She studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the University of Oxford. Before becoming a novelist, Hawkins worked as a journalist for 15 years, including a stint as a financial reporter for The Times. She also wrote several romantic comedy novels under the pen name Amy Silver. Her breakthrough came with the publication of "The Girl on the Train" in 2015, which became an international bestseller. Her subsequent novels include "Into the Water" (2017) and "A Slow Fire Burning" (2021). Hawkins's work often explores themes of memory, perception, and the complexities of human relationships, frequently employing unreliable narrators and suspenseful plots centered on domestic secrets and hidden pasts. Her novels are characterized by their dark atmosphere and focus on the psychological states of her characters.

Notable works: The Girl on the Train, Into the Water, A Slow Fire Burning, Blind Spot

5 facts about paula hawkins

  1. Paula Hawkins was born in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe) in 1971.
  2. She moved to London, England, at the age of 17.
  3. Hawkins studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the University of Oxford.
  4. Before writing thrillers, she worked as a journalist for 15 years.
  5. She published four romantic comedy novels under the pseudonym Amy Silver.

Best paula hawkins quotes

“Je suis la fille du train. Je suis la fille qui regarde par la fenêtre.”

Rachel se décrit elle-même et son rôle d'observatrice passive des vies des autres depuis le train.

From la fille du train
“Les souvenirs sont des choses étranges. On ne peut jamais être sûr de ce que l'on a vu ou de ce que l'on a imaginé.”

Rachel réfléchit à la fiabilité de ses propres souvenirs, altérés par l'alcool et le traumatisme.

From la fille du train
“On ne sait jamais ce qui se passe derrière les portes closes.”

Une pensée récurrente qui souligne le thème des apparences trompeuses et des secrets cachés dans les relations.

From la fille du train
“L'alcool est un amant cruel. Il vous promet le monde, puis il vous le prend.”

Rachel exprime sa relation destructrice avec l'alcool et ses conséquences dévastatrices sur sa vie.

From la fille du train
“Le passé est comme une ancre, il vous retient. Mais il peut aussi être un moteur, si vous décidez de le laisser derrière vous.”

Une réflexion sur la difficulté de se libérer des traumatismes passés et la possibilité de s'en servir pour avancer.

From la fille du train

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