Sharp Objects: A Novel by Gillian Flynn Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Sharp Objects: A Novel
Book Review: A goog read
Summary: 4 Stars
"Sharp Objects" was a good read and a good first effort by the author. You feel for the protagonist, Camille, coming back to her home town after many years away. Some of the characters are poorly developed but overall, it's a good story and one that most of us can relate to on some level.Book Review: A pretty good first novel
Summary: 3 Stars
Gillian Flynn needs another review like we need 12 more seasons of American Idol, but I thought I should to make it an even 110 reviews (for now). So MANY reviews, in and of itself should say something about the power of this novel. Yes, I think the fact that the protagonist is a "cutter" is part of the brewhaha (my spelling), but there's a lot more going on here. Flynn has a keen eye and if I can borrow from a college professor who borrowed it himself, a "rapier whit." This novel is about the weirdest sorts of codependency, as well as child and self abuse. The plot, for me, was less important than Flynn's observations about things like the types of bars in small towns, the types of men who inhabit them, and the ladies of leisure who live in Wind Gap. The words Camille Preaker has carved into her body are manifestations of her guilt that almost literally cry out at dramatic turn in the novel. On the surface, yes, this is a thriller that, at times, moves a little too slowly. However, at a deepr level it's a novel about shame, guilt, priviledge, codependency, addiction, and the need to be loved. Some of these are pretty common themes, but Flynn has added new twists that make this novel stand out from much of the muck that get published today. I thought this first novel was unique and compelling. I look forward to more from Gillian Flynn.Book Review: AWESOME!
Summary: 5 Stars
All I can say is AMAZING! I loved this book and want to read more books like this one, but they are so hard to come by. I never wanted it to end! I already read Dark Places and loved that too! I will be keeping my eye on this author, can't wait to see what she puts out in the future. Thanks Gillian!Book Review: Amazing Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book blew me away. I read it in one day. I could not put it down! And the plot twists at the end were amazing!Book Review: An unstable reporter returns to the small-town scene of ...
Summary: 4 Stars
[***** = breathtaking, **** = excellent, *** = good, ** = flawed, * = bad]
... her horrific childhood to investigate a murder. Deeply creepy & powerful. Longer review at ImpatientReader-dot-com.