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A review by stargirlanna
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 stars
wow. what can i even say? i have to admit i’d heard a lot of people saying how disturbing this book was but even when i was four chapters deep i didn’t think it was that bad. however, the more i read, the more i understood just how unnerving this book was.
everything in it feels wrong. the story is horrifying, all of the characters are fucked up, and it just seems to get worse and worse as the story unfolds.
i did like more about this book than i disliked. the story was interesting, the ending floored me, and the writing was strong throughout. what bothered me were the way some of the topics were addressed.
i do understand that camille is somewhat of an “antihero” or morally grey character. i can’t tell if she is supposed to be likable whatsoever but i found myself so repulsed by her. of course i felt bad for her because of the relationship with her mother and her struggles with self harm, but the way she sexualize children,has sex with a newly 18 year old and talks about sexual assault was deeply jarring.
i was definitely intrigued by sharp objects but there’s no doubt that it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth now that i’m done.
wow. what can i even say? i have to admit i’d heard a lot of people saying how disturbing this book was but even when i was four chapters deep i didn’t think it was that bad. however, the more i read, the more i understood just how unnerving this book was.
everything in it feels wrong. the story is horrifying, all of the characters are fucked up, and it just seems to get worse and worse as the story unfolds.
i did like more about this book than i disliked. the story was interesting, the ending floored me, and the writing was strong throughout. what bothered me were the way some of the topics were addressed.
i do understand that camille is somewhat of an “antihero” or morally grey character. i can’t tell if she is supposed to be likable whatsoever but i found myself so repulsed by her. of course i felt bad for her because of the relationship with her mother and her struggles with self harm, but the way she sexualize children,
i was definitely intrigued by sharp objects but there’s no doubt that it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth now that i’m done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Addiction, and Child death