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Sharp Objects
by Gillian Flynn
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This story is about a woman Camille who returns to her hometown to investigate the murder of 2 girls that occurred in the town. Camille not only has to deal with her mother who cares more about appearance and attention then her own kids but also is getting to know her younger sister Amma who she doesn't know, she also has to relive her disturbing childhood involving the death of her younger sister Marion, promiscuity and a unloving, lying and manipulative mother. The story is interesting, it looks into MBP and how it affects the children involved mentally. It deals with mentally and physically abusive parents while also giving you a look into the mentality of wanting to please people and belong, wanting to be loved by someone incapable of love.
I understand the story isn't supposed to be comfortable and most of it I was fine reading I just didn't really care for the descriptions of young girls bodies, talking about how big their boobs are, the calling young girls sexy and hot and the many naked scenes with her younger sister was just a little weird to read. The random romance with the cop sorta seemed unnecessary and the ending was a little predictable. I feel like Adora should've been in the story more, it should've been more actual interactions with the mom and sister and less getting wasted in bars and just talking to random townspeople in my opinion. Not the worst but not as good as I thought it would be.
I understand the story isn't supposed to be comfortable and most of it I was fine reading I just didn't really care for the descriptions of young girls bodies, talking about how big their boobs are, the calling young girls sexy and hot and the many naked scenes with her younger sister was just a little weird to read. The random romance with the cop sorta seemed unnecessary and the ending was a little predictable. I feel like Adora should've been in the story more, it should've been more actual interactions with the mom and sister and less getting wasted in bars and just talking to random townspeople in my opinion. Not the worst but not as good as I thought it would be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Vomit, Murder