A review by bratatouille
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

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

5.0

Flynn is quickly becoming a beloved author of mine. Her voice as an author feels like someone telling you about their wild experiences rather than you being there with them, which gives it a warm and slightly uncomfortable quality. This works wonderfully for the type of media that she writes. Her depictions are grotesque in a startling way, being not so full of gore but instead clear displays of the violence of being human. Each character is intriguing in their own right and the mystery, although with only a brief cast of suspects, truly keeps you riled up to the last moment.