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A review by dakotach7
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A child weaned on poison considers harm a comfort.
^ One of my fave quotes I've randomly come across that I did not realize came from this book. I loved the writing and the setting, and how they murder mystery was interwoven with this deep undercurrent of family madness.I'm sort of obsessed with how the whole Preaker family (except maybe Marian) are all violent - it just depends who it's towards. The self in Camille's case sadly, or towards others in Adora and Amma's case. Very interesting imo.
Additionally, how intimacy = violence or vice versa, and Adora's nurturing instinct has 'gone awry' and the book ends with Camille wondering if she's similar in any way too... haunting. And very sad.
^ One of my fave quotes I've randomly come across that I did not realize came from this book. I loved the writing and the setting, and how they murder mystery was interwoven with this deep undercurrent of family madness.
Additionally, how intimacy = violence or vice versa, and Adora's nurturing instinct has 'gone awry' and the book ends with Camille wondering if she's similar in any way too... haunting. And very sad.