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A review by moh_reads
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Very dark. Left me a little messed up after. The weirdest part is that there is a lot of sexualization of the teenage girl in this, largely from her sister's POV. That left a bad taste in my mouth more than anything else in the novel.
Non optimistic ending. Felt very true to Flynn form.
Non optimistic ending. Felt very true to Flynn form.
Graphic: Murder, Self harm, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Vomit
Moderate: Blood and Body shaming