A review by sakisreads
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • 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

3.5

This was my ‘Blind Date with a Book’ book from Upper Street Bookshop! ✨ 

I am SO upset that this didn’t end up as much of a thrill as I expected 🥺 The beginning was gripping and I thoroughly enjoyed the differing perspectives (flicking between current Libby’s and past Ben/Patty’s perspectives). 
But I’m so cross with the ending 😂 I think there was such a big build up for it to fall short.
It was messed up that Patty felt she had to hire someone to kill her, and that Diondra got Michelle, obviously, but it made a lot of sense in the end 😫


This one definitely requires many content warnings, which I’ll include below! 

3.5 out of 5 stars for me ✨ Thank you!
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