A review by curiouser_and_curiouser
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

 I found it frustrating that we never got an explanation for why

Ben just stood by and didn't do anything. Like his emotions don't show up even once in the text the entire time his family is being murdered! Why did he simply rest his hands on Diondra's shoulders as she was strangling Michelle? Why aren't his damn emotions mentioned in the text when he was hearing Patty and Debby getting axed and shot outside his damn door?! It was clearly mentioned in previous chapters that he's capable of feeling embarassment, shame, frustration, anger, pleasure, etc. And now he's suddenly an emotionless zombie? Ughhhh the inconsistencyyyyy!