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nerwenie'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
3.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, Child abuse, Child death, Bullying, Violence, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail
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 death, Mental illness, Self harm, Child abuse, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Moderate: Bullying and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
candace_marko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Eating disorder, Drug use, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Violence, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Death, Chronic illness, Child death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Grief
stilestastic'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: Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Vomit, Terminal illness, Mental illness, Murder, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Child death, Blood, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, and Medical content
Moderate: Grief, Pregnancy, Body horror, Sexual content, Violence, Dysphoria, and Gore
Minor: Eating disorder, Abandonment, Torture, Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, Cancer, and Addiction
geck_h8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Self harm, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Sexual content, Mental illness, Bullying, Drug use, Child death, Murder, Violence, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol, Addiction, Animal cruelty, and Bullying
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: Self harm, Alcoholism, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Child death, Murder, and Sexism
Minor: Animal cruelty
caththereader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I didn’t like any of the characters, I guessed the murderer within the first chapter and just felt wildly uncomfortable throughout.
If you struggle with self harm or anything of that nature there are vivid descriptions of the main character doing this to herself, so I would give this book a wide berth.
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Violence, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Child death, Eating disorder, Self harm, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
louriot28'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Eating disorder
meganfreads's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Self harm
Moderate: Violence, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
korrianderrr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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: Alcohol, Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Self harm, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Drug abuse, Death, Child abuse, and Child death