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susanalagesx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Self harm, Addiction, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Drug use
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Vomit, Child death, and Suicidal thoughts
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: Mental illness, Sexism, Vomit, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Classism, Death, Confinement, Pedophilia, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Murder, Torture, Sexual assault, Medical content, Alcoholism, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Medical trauma, Grief, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Chronic illness, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Child death, and Physical abuse
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
catpolhamus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Vomit, Drug use, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
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
lau_ro'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying, Self harm, Animal cruelty, and Child death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault
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
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: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Child death, Chronic illness, Drug use, Medical content, Misogyny, Child abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Classism, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Fatphobia, and Murder
Minor: Kidnapping, Ableism, Rape, Animal death, Bullying, Torture, Trafficking, Addiction, Body shaming, and Racism
communoid'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
4.0
Graphic: Medical content, Grief, Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Bullying, Self harm, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Abandonment, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Blood, Murder, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Emotional abuse, Chronic illness, Child death, and Suicide