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Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn

111 reviews

theolivetree's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Addiction, Suicide attempt, and Pedophilia

miasoon's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Self harm, and Alcohol

danielakalexandra's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

I second what another review said that the writing truly makes the small town a character of its own. 

I almost wanted more of the family dynamic to be the focus, even if it definitely is a big part of the story. I would have enjoyed more history of the family members, a deeper look at what made them who they had become. But on the other hand, the feeling of being a bit kept in the dark also helps with the weird and distant family dynamic pictured.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Animal death, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Grief, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Drug use, Child death, Vomit, Self harm, Murder, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Animal cruelty, and Alcohol

tiffanysmith's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This novel is about Camille, a reporter from Chicago who is assigned to a murder case in her hometown of Wind Gap. As she investigates the case and reconnects with her family whom she hasn't spoken with in years, she finds more beneath the surface than she could have ever bargained for. I read this on a whim, never before having picked up a Gillian Flynn book. I didn't expect it to be so dark and psychological. The writing was fantastic, with a buildup to an unexpected twist. The character building was quite complex, peeling away the onion layers of Camille's past and how it affected her present. The only qualm I have is that the first half was a little slow to the hook. I personally thought the plot revolved more around the investigation, but once I discovered that it was so much more, the book captured my full attention. I'll admit, this read gave me some anxiety because it's dark. As the reader, you have to navigate Camille's emotions and thoughts with her, with a tendency toward the darker side of humanity. Some of the characters made me feel so uncomfortable and strange, and as you read on, you find that there is such a wild explanation for it all.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Grief, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Body shaming, Child death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Murder

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Self harm

Well written, but descriptive. I would recommend a trigger warning for this read. The main character has cut herself extensively in the past and has urges to do so throughout the book. There is also quite a bit of alcohol, drugs, and sex as Camille navigates her emotions and relationships throughout the book.

mabelsyrup's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Self harm

Minor: Murder, Suicide, Drug use, Rape, and Sexual harassment

ahopper7's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Body horror, Death, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Murder, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Addiction, Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, Chronic illness, and Mental illness

Moderate: Drug use, Cursing, Bullying, and Injury/injury detail

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, Animal death, Medical content, Animal cruelty, Eating disorder, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

sadtoast's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Rape, and Murder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

drizzlybear's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I CAN FIX HER
thought i was gonna have to read something very comforting soon after this to wash the aftertaste out of my mind but it ended much happier than i’d been dreading

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Sexual violence, Self harm, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, Vomit, Drug abuse, and Child death

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

uss_mary_shelley's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Intense and difficult read, but wrapped up well. Felt like you were unraveling the story you were reading. CWs include self-harm and abuse, which are major themes and plot points.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, and Injury/injury detail

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

booksbynat's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense

4.0

This was literally....what. 

This was literally so so good but like crazy psycho manic. I am not entirely sure how this even ended, I ended it then immediately went to bed. It was so good, and I was invested in the story. I can't believe that I didn't read this sooner. I used an audiobook for most of it bc then I listened to it while I drove. 

Loveeee Gillian Flynn. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Rape, Grief, Gore, Abandonment, Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Mental illness, Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Body shaming, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, and Drug abuse