Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects

Gillian Flynn

306 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction literary mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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When two young girls are abducted & killed in Wind Gap, Camille Preaker is sent back to her home town by Chicago's Daily Post to report on the crimes. Long haunted by a childhood tragedy, Camille struggles to maintain her hard-won mental stabi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82,769 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 77%
tense 68%
emotional 37%
sad 31%
challenging 21%
reflective 9%
adventurous 4%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 27%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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