waverlyloyd 's review for:

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

5.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I was surprised with how much I enjoyed this book. Last year, I read, Gone Girl, and hated it. I think I gave it 2.5 stars. I found it boring and I didn’t like any of the characters. However, in that previous review, I did say that Gillian Flynn is a fantastic writer, I just didn’t think her books were for me. But, then I read this book. I absolutely loved it. I loved the complexity of so many characters, and was actually obsessed with the whole “boozy house wife old money vibes.” All of the drama and gossip was intriguing. I also appreciate the complexity of the main character and I think this book had some great twists. All in all, excellent story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Toxic friendship