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The document provides an outline for a presentation on the psychological thriller novel "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins. It includes sections on the author, the book's history and commercial success, its genre, main characters, themes, and a brief conclusion. Paula Hawkins is a British author born in Zimbabwe known for her best-selling debut novel from 2015, which was later adapted into a film. The novel is about a divorced woman who gets wrapped up in a missing person's investigation while taking the train daily past her former home.
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Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
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