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A review by andrea_lachance
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Wowww.
Dark Places is leagues better than Sharp Objects. The first hour or two were difficult for me to get into, but the payoff for this book can’t be overstated. Flynn’s characters are grey and dimensional, deeply flawed and deeply human.
Libby Day is a terrible person, full of pick-me energy, but by the end of the book I actually felt a smidge of sympathy.
Totally did not see the twist until much farther in the book, but such a satisfying ending.
The structure of the book such an great way to unwrap the mystery of the family murder. POV from Libby, Patty, and Ben all weave together to create a full picture of why it happened.
Such an interesting look at the farming bust, satanic panic, class, and the psychological effects of poverty.
Amazing.
Dark Places is leagues better than Sharp Objects. The first hour or two were difficult for me to get into, but the payoff for this book can’t be overstated. Flynn’s characters are grey and dimensional, deeply flawed and deeply human.
Libby Day is a terrible person, full of pick-me energy, but by the end of the book I actually felt a smidge of sympathy.
Totally did not see the twist until much farther in the book, but such a satisfying ending.
The structure of the book such an great way to unwrap the mystery of the family murder. POV from Libby, Patty, and Ben all weave together to create a full picture of why it happened.
Such an interesting look at the farming bust, satanic panic, class, and the psychological effects of poverty.
Amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racial slurs