‘Girl’ thrillers have been eclipsed by the antiheroines of sad-girl lit. But character-driven, nail-biting crime is here to stay
- Written by Liz Evans, Adjunct Researcher, English and Writing, University of Tasmania

Ten years ago, “Girl” novels were all the rage. Paula Hawkins’ 2015 debut, The Girl on the Train, was an instant global bestseller. By the time it appeared in shops, it was already being adapted for the screen.
Together with Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl, it defined and inspired a new wave of twisty domestic thrillers featuring...





