Review by emiliegrace - Sharp Objects

emiliegrace 's review for:

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

3.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I devoured this book, but that honestly isn’t a true testament to my enjoyment. It was extremely readable and entertaining enough (even some pretty classically Flynn sarcastically funny moments), however it was entirely predictable. Like sorry spoilers but,

HER MOM AND SISTER ARE SO INSANE AND CREEPY FROM THE START WHAT DO YOU MEAN the most surprising part is that apparently her friends are in on it too? (Does not make sense imo)

Also the 30+ year old character partying with 13 year olds (also maybe im sheltered but the least believable 13 year olds ever) and then having sex with and 18 year old is disgusting behavior and it’s never really addressed in any consequential way. Don’t really know what I expected to be honest, but I read it so.

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