Reviews

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

elizagallom's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

happinessreads's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

4.0

sss23's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

3.0

onepersonbookshow's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I struggled with rating this novel, as it wasn't a pleasant read. Every dark and unsettling theme you can imagine was present here, but it somehow still pulled you in. Once I sat down to read it properly, I couldn't put it down. 

But objectively, as a novel, the story itself was relatively slow and dull. The focus was on the protagonist, Camille, talking to people, and realistically, that doesn't evoke much intrigue considering this is a thriller. However, thematically, the unnerving nature of the story and the behaviours displayed by the characters were strangely riveting due to how disturbing it was. 

I couldn't stop reading, while simultaneously, loathing what I was reading.

This was a weird one!  

beerosebel's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

5.0

bethjones95's review against another edition

5.0

This book was darker than expected, but so good. I’ve never read from this author before but will again soon!

ntombiz's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

itsallsoupnow's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

janpringle's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

emilysummer_'s review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I love horrible women.