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Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

590 reviews

tessalort's review against another edition

4.5

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Kidnapping

jader30's review against another edition

2.75

dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book reads like a murder drama Netflix show.

While it was certainly a page turner, I can't say I particularly liked it. This book uses every possible opportunity to insert drama into the plot to an absurd degree. The characters are melodramatic and at times unbelievable. The amount of trigger warnings needed for this book also seems like it just unnecessarily alienates a lot of readers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content

Minor: Rape

swampgrandma's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Self harm

ellemwan's review against another edition

3.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, Vomit, Medical trauma, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting

isabellelle_11's review against another edition

4.75

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Drug use, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Classism

Minor: Body shaming, Drug abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Suicide, Abandonment

mr_cain's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The twist at the end really ran me ragged. Books that divide your life into a before and after.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual assault, Vomit

Minor: Animal death

luinthezu's review against another edition

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Vomit, Suicide attempt

Minor: Fatphobia

itsjadenbaby's review against another edition

3.0

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Righ in the middle. Not bad, not great. Guessed the ending from very early on, but the journey wasn’t in vain just because I already knew.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol

Moderate: Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief

Minor: Animal cruelty, Abandonment

litgirldiaries's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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: No

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Gillian Flynn's 'Sharp Objects' is an absolute masterpiece of psychological thriller literature. From the moment I delved into its pages, I was entranced by Flynn's dark and haunting narrative, and I couldn't put the book down until I'd devoured every chilling word.

Flynn's storytelling is nothing short of brilliant. She weaves an intricate web of mystery and intrigue, and her ability to create an atmosphere of palpable tension is second to none. As I followed Camille Preaker, the deeply flawed yet utterly captivating protagonist, through the twisted secrets of Wind Gap, Missouri, I found myself completely immersed in the unsettling world she inhabits.

The characters in 'Sharp Objects' are as complex as they come. Each one is etched with such depth and realism that they leap off the page. Camille's internal struggles and her tumultuous relationship with her family are portrayed with a raw honesty that is both unsettling and profoundly relatable.

What truly sets this book apart is Flynn's skill at exploring the darkest corners of the human psyche. Her exploration of trauma, self-harm, and the impact of family dynamics is unflinching and thought-provoking. The psychological suspense she crafts keeps you on edge until the very last page.

Furthermore, the narrative is riddled with shocking twists and turns that left me reeling. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, Flynn would drop another bombshell that left me gasping in disbelief.

'Sharp Objects' is not merely a thriller; it's a work of art that delves deep into the complexities of the human soul. It's a book that lingers in your thoughts long after you've turned the final page. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers that push the boundaries of the genre and leave you questioning everything, then 'Sharp Objects' is an absolute must-read. Gillian Flynn has firmly established herself as a master of her craft, and this book is a testament to her storytelling prowess.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Self harm, Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Suicide

srahmhl's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Medical content