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A review by starsindreams
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Excellent story. I didn't know exactly what I was walking into when I picked this up, and I'm glad I went in blind. Gillian Flynn has crafted something special with this novel.
I think I'd have to be in the right headspace if I were to choose to read this again. Flynn captures anxiety, grief, sorrow, disgust, and horror in a way that few writers can achieve. The utterly depressing and dysfunctional family dynamic & personal relationship our narrator had with herself was truly difficult to experience even as an observer/reader.
If I were in college again I'd definitely want to write an essay on this book just for fun. There is a LOT to be explored in these sub-400 pages.
I think I'd have to be in the right headspace if I were to choose to read this again. Flynn captures anxiety, grief, sorrow, disgust, and horror in a way that few writers can achieve. The utterly depressing and dysfunctional family dynamic & personal relationship our narrator had with herself was truly difficult to experience even as an observer/reader.
If I were in college again I'd definitely want to write an essay on this book just for fun. There is a LOT to be explored in these sub-400 pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Injury/Injury detail