25.3k reviews for:

Sharp Objects

Gillian Flynn

3.92 AVERAGE

gal2505's review

4.0

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The novel was exceptionally compelling, exhibiting significant narrative tension and featuring a protagonist who was both impressive and integral to the plot. I found the story to be highly enjoyable and ultimately captivating, culminating in a truly remarkable conclusion.

guillotined's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Drug use, Vomit

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment

rabbits_heart's review against another edition

3.5

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

miamak's review

4.0

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I can’t necessarily recommend this book. But it had me torn between wanting to put it down and having to pick it up again and see what happens next.

sharpreads's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

tilde_sousa's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

alexmclellan's review

3.0

dark sad tense fast-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

loopy_do_bit's review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

meghan_rasnake's review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

carolinelikestoread77's review against another edition

4.0

medium-paced

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Deeply disturbing. Good book though!