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horizonous's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child death, Sexual content, Suicide, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
miggyfool's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
reags___'s review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
aduda06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction and Rape
mariaisabelad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Watching the world of Sharp Object be brought to light encouraged me to revisit the story and reminded me of the elements I was enjoying prior to putting the novel down. Once I got back into it knowing what kind of tone and pace to expect, I was able to stay on-board until the end. I would recommend anyone who reads the book checks trigger warnings and goes in understanding that it will be a slow burn thriller with a set of characters that are often unlikable or cold and hard to decipher.
I don't dislike this character direction for Gillian Flynn. In some ways, I find Camille to be an interesting exploration of the damaged/nihilistic detective archetype in many crime novels and films. Her darkness and abrasive personality plays directly into themes in the story that make it crucial to events and how they unfold. She's unwilling to let you in, even as you're experiencing the world through her eyes. I also loved the characterization of Wind Gap as a town. There are so many painstaking details woven into the setting that make it feel lived in and sell the horror of later events effectively.
I have issues with the third act post-climax due to mostly to how fast the story ends after a big reveal, but I overall recommend it.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Bullying and Toxic friendship
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
puruluki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, and Vomit
Moderate: Addiction, Rape, Sexual violence, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Incest
goldbs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness and Rape
sarah984's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Racism, Rape, Torture, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
radicaldadicall's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Self harm, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty
jbolduc96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse and Self harm
Minor: Rape