A review by sofipitch
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

This book was really amazing and un-put downable. Flynn did an excellent job creating that gothic atmosphere of dread, even from the beginning before you even understand why Camille dislikes her mother. She also captures the gothic genre's over the top drama in the way the story resolves very nicely as well. The only parts of this book were the way sex is emphasized, especially with teen characters, like the way Camille describes her younger sister and her friends, but I also agree with the Richard in that she grew up in a super misogynistic society so Camille potentially didn't know better/ think it was wrong. Bug it just made my skin crawl reading it, which again may be the intention but it happened A LOT.
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