The scars of Camille Preaker’s past lay carved into her
body. The raised outlines of the nasty words are haunting. Her eight year absence
from her hometown has not been enough to erase the marks left behind. In a
cruel twist of fate, she receives an assignment from the small paper, in
Chicago, where she works, forcing her return to Wind Gap, Missouri, to
face the family she left, and the chilling tragedy from her
childhood that is never far from her thoughts. The assignment: to investigate
the violent murders of two preteen girls in this small community. Unraveling the
mystery brings Camille closer to dangers that may have best been forgotten and
answers questions that had never been asked.
Sharp Objects
ensnares the reader from the first page. The tried-and-true formula of the
mystery/thriller is blown apart; far from predictable, a new category may be
needed for this author’s stories. Gillian Flynn uses smart, concise writing
depicting dark elements such as abuse, murder, and mutilation.
This is the debut novel from the author of the best-seller Gone Girl. As Flynn’s first novel it holds
its own among her later novels. The author’s ability to depict the dark side of
human behavior accurately is the most impressive aspect of her writing. The characters
are at times unlikable, but real and gritty. The storyline is intriguing and eerie,
designed to keep the reader guessing. A great psychological-thriller that you
will think about for days after turning the last page.
Sharp objects at Amazon
Sharp objects at Amazon
