Sharp Objects

This was a really great read. At the same time, however, it was disturbing and distasteful beyond belief. I loved Gone Girl, although I think I liked the idea of that novel more than this one. I was completely surprised several times in Gone Girl, but in this one, the main character takes longer to realize the actual culprits than I did. And I think that is because the story isn't just Camele's reporting of the murder investigation of the children, it is actually her self-discovery and coming to terms with her family and its abusive fabric which has run through her entire life. And that is the real plot of the book. And that part is told very well. Also, the portrayal of the main character and her survival and her own particular needs to release her pain are exceptionally well written and rivetingly told. Also, I think the idea of murder between adults is more palatable to bear than even thinking about the murder of children. But, if you are able to endure the very descriptive detail in the story about pig farms and the treatment of farm animals, and you liked Gone Girl, you will also love this book. It is worth the read and making your way through the book. I couldn't put the book down.

📚 Just wrapped up “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn, and I wanted to share my thoughts. So, the gist of the book is that reporter Camille Preaker returns to her creepy hometown to cover the murder of a young girl and the disappearance of another. It’s not just about the story though—Camille has to face her neurotic mom and a half-sister who’s got this unsettling hold over the town. As Camille digs into the case, she starts to connect with the victims a bit too closely, and let’s just say, things get pretty intense. I gave it 3 stars out of 5. 🤷‍♀️ The characters were super well-developed and I really felt like I was inside their heads, which was cool. But honestly, the plot was kinda predictable from the get-go. I had it figured out early on, but the ending did throw me for a bit of a loop, which was a nice surprise. Overall, it’s a solid read and kept me engaged. If you’re into psychological thrillers with a dark edge and complex characters, give it a go! Just don’t expect too many shocking twists. 😉

Such a thrilling book! Had the right amount of suspense, great storyline and took me for a loop! Highly recommend.

This is an older book but it’s new to me; it’s this psychological thriller about this reporter who gets assigned to write about the recent disappearances and deaths of young girls in her hometown. It’s a quick paced read and the plot has tons of disturbing clues as to whom the killer is. From the jump you realize our protagonist has an estranged relationship with her mom/hometown and the more we learn the more we realize these girls are messed up. While I wasn’t grasping at the edge of each page I did enjoy the book so overall I’d say it was ok. Psychological thriller Easy to read/quick paced Mentally disturbed females

Camille is a messed up character. I’m gonna be honest, I totally watched the HBO remake before reading the book so I had expectations, I expected a gothic murder mystery. What I got was a incredibly flawed broken character that was too damaged for relatability. With the cutting, sexual trauma, and her need for intimacy so tied to parental love that it was off putting - I get the desire of children who never experienced love to what to replace their parents, but this takes it to a whole new level. You reading this book and you realize that this person is mentally coming of a child without any real understanding of what adult relationships should be or how families should interact with each other and it is really hard to get past the damage that has already been done to truly enjoy the story. Another reviewer commented on the male characters basically being window dressing, presented as one dimension props for the story. Which aside from John, the only male character who acted with any form of agency of his own, that’s something I found to be true. I feel like if your gonna have characters present for the large majority of the story, have the be secondary characters that drive the plot forward, they need to be more the 1 dimensional troupes. Light spoilers about the ending ahead: I feel like the main Camille needed to be less outside of the norm to be relatable, is it common for a child who was never allowed to be one to assign other adults parental roles, sure. But this takes that to the extreme, making it a unsatisfying ending to what is a roller coaster of trauma. It just doesn’t feel like a win or a loss, just more of the same. I wouldn’t say I enjoyed this book, but I am glad I read it. Generally this is outside of my normal horror genre preferences and I really may have come to this book expecting a lot more from Flynn then she had the ability to give. It is something I do with dramas, reading more into them then was what intended. I just see a bunch of different ways this could have been a more put together story, all of them small tweaks that would have left me more satisfied with the resolution then I was. It’s worth the read, I’m not unset I bought it, I just don’t see a re-read happening.

Amazing book can’t wait to finish it and watch the small series they made.

Gillian Flynn marks her territory as a masterful story teller in this, her debut novel. It is at times intense; always thoroughly engaging and constructed to bring each character into sharp focus. Her ability to shape and shift the narrative keeps the reader totally engaged but never allows any level of complacency. She has that innate ability to suddenly, deftly, spring another "gotcha" trap; destroying your self-assured belief that you knew exactly how the story line would unfold. There is nothing disappointing about this novel and I highly recommend you add it to your reading list.

Mto bom, como os demais livros de Gillian Flynn. Excelente autora, seus livros prendem o leitor até a última página, não só com o desenrolar da história, mas também com seu estilo cheio de fina ironia.

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masterpiece

Dès les premières pages, j’ai été happée par l’atmosphère oppressante de Wind Gap. On ressent le malaise qui plane sur la ville et la bizarrerie de ses habitants. Tout est décrit en profondeur et les lieux, les personnages prennent vie sous nos yeux. On découvre rapidement les démons de Camille et on ressent, voire on partage, son mal-être. Les personnages ne sont pas spécialement sympas, certains sont même franchement détestables. Et pourtant, d’une certaine manière on s’y attache quand même. Côté intrigue, j’ai deviné une partie assez rapidement, mais je n’avais pas vu venir le reste. Le suspense tient jusqu’à la dernière page, toutes les pièces du puzzle s’emboîtent et on a les réponses à toutes nos questions. C’est à la fois dérangeant et addictif. Un bon thriller psychologique comme je les aime !