Hello!
This weekend i finished “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn. This is her first novel and it’s quite different from her most popular novel “Gone Girl“. After reading “Gone Girl” i got curious about her other novels, i never was into thriller and with her i was kinda of liking it. I had two options: “Sharp Objects” and “Dark Places”. After seeing some reviews i noticed most people don’t like “Sharp Objects” because it’s really dark. I will still read “Dark Places” before seeing the movie. My decision was made after Lindsey Rey video about Gillian Flynn.
As Camille works to uncover the truth about these violent crimes, she finds herself identifying with the young victims—a bit too strongly. Clues keep leading to dead ends, forcing Camille to unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past to get at the story. Dogged by her own demons, Camille will have to confront what happened to her years before if she wants to survive this homecoming.
This is a small synopsis, the one in Goodreads in too big.
I really enjoyed the plot. So dark that is actually amazing. We start in a very strange environment, Camille going home after years of rehab and we don’t understand why. On every chapter we learn something new about Camille or her family.
For a small book we get so much character development. The only thing i have to complain are the big chapters, but that isn’t bad if it’s your thing.
Unfortunately this is one of those books where knowing to much isn’t good. The more you go blind (specially in the character department) the better. Of course that knowing this is a thriller, with two homicides and the mystery surrounding them isn’t bad. Also, this book has some triggers for self-arm, don’t read it if you aren’t ready for something like that. It’s very heavy in the psychological and mental illness department.
So give it a try, it’s the fastest of book until the middle, it has nothing to do with “Gone Girl” so don’t expect something like that. Be prepared for dark subjects and some plot twists.
I gave it 4.7 just because of the slow start!
Spoiler review next! Have you read this book? Do you plan to read it?
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