Sharp Objects
Gillian Flynn
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Synopsis:
WICKED above her hipbone, GIRL across her heart
Words are like a road map to reporter Camille Preaker’s troubled past. Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, Camille’s first assignment from the second-rate daily paper where she works brings her reluctantly back to her hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls.
NASTY on her kneecap, BABYDOLL on her leg
Since she left town eight years ago, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed again in her family’s Victorian mansion, Camille is haunted by the childhood tragedy she has spent her whole life trying to cut from her memory.
HARMFUL on her wrist, WHORE on her ankle
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.
With its taut, crafted writing, Sharp Objects is addictive, haunting, and unforgettable.
Words are like a road map to reporter Camille Preaker’s troubled past. Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, Camille’s first assignment from the second-rate daily paper where she works brings her reluctantly back to her hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls.
NASTY on her kneecap, BABYDOLL on her leg
Since she left town eight years ago, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed again in her family’s Victorian mansion, Camille is haunted by the childhood tragedy she has spent her whole life trying to cut from her memory.
HARMFUL on her wrist, WHORE on her ankle
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.
With its taut, crafted writing, Sharp Objects is addictive, haunting, and unforgettable.
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When I saw the movie Gone Girl and then found out it was actually a book, I knew I had to get my hands on Gillian Flynn's other works. I read Dark Places first after hearing about how creepy and awesome it is, and loved it. Now, I'm finally making my way to Flynn's other novel, Sharp Objects. I have started reading it, and let me tell you, it's so eerie and sinister and I'm loving every sentence Flynn has written. I'm sure I'll finish it quite soon, so you won't have to wait to long for a real review!
Just reading this teaser will probably peak your interest and have you checking this one out of the library. And it's only going to get better.
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Teaser:
"Okay, so what's your favorite color, your favorite ice cream flavor, and your favorite season?"
"Blue, coffee, and winter."
"Winter. No one likes winter."
"It gets dark early, I like that."
"Why?"
Because that means the day has ended. I like checking days off a calendar -- 151 days crossed and nothing truly horrible has happened. 152 and the world isn't ruined. 153 and I haven't destroyed anyone. 154 and no one really hates me. Sometimes I think I won't ever feel safe until I can count my last days on one hand. Three more days to get through until I don't have to worry about life anymore.
"I just like the night."
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Has anyone read any of Flynn's other works? What about this one? What did you think? I love hearing from you guys, so don't hesitate to leave a comment! Talking about Gillian Flynn's works is bound to be interesting.
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