A review by wordssearched
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

challenging dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I picked this up primarily because I love Amy Adams and wanted to watch the series based on the book—and obviously one must read the source material first. Thus, I didn't think much about what it was about and found myself confronted with more violent material than I was expecting. Having read Gone Girl, I knew the Flynn deals in darkly complex women, but even so this felt gratuitously macabre for no particular reason. Maybe for people who enjoy shows like Criminal Minds, but that isn't me. 
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