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Sharp Objects

Gillian Flynn

3.92 AVERAGE

dark fast-paced
dark mysterious tense
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The entire world is terrible, everyone is unlikeable, why should I give a damn?
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Quite a dark read but liked the ending

Although I really enjoyed the story of this book, it didn’t have the hook I was needing. After three times I finally finished the book and will say that the story was good, characters were believable, and the twist was unexpected.
dark sad tense medium-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

I didn't find it as engaging as Gone Girl. It was disturbing too but in a way I couldn't relate to.
dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I'm quite torn about this as I really enjoyed the plot and the outcome, but didn't massively like the writing style and pacing. It was also quite uncomfortable and gritty at times but not in the way I enjoy for a thriller. I feel like you also don't really get to know the characters that well, even the main character who's POV we follow.