Inertia Quotes in The Girl on the Train

This thought could come from the brain of any of our protagonists, but in this case, it's Megan that's thinking. Unlike Rachel, who settles into alcoholism when she's idle, Megan falls into a different rut: adultery.

Okay, this is Megan again, and she has to be lying here, trying to convince herself that she is perfectly okay staying at home and being a happy housewife, despite the fact that she is anything but happy. She can't even walk near her old art gallery without getting sad.

Uh oh, here's Rachel again, bored and drinking. It's a bad combo. She needs to stock up on crossword puzzle books or travel brochures or something.