“Sometimes if you let people do things to you, you’re really doing it to them.”
One word to describe thi
s book: creepy.
The name itself gives off an ominous aura and this book is indeed quite dark and disturbing. In addition, as the name suggests, this book is not one of those ‘feel good’ books and is quite scary and twisted. So, before going any further, this book is only for those of us who have an appreciation for terrifying yet mind-blowing plot twists. I didn’t know this and as such I am still suffering from the aftermath of reading this book.
This masterpiece of a psychological-suspense thriller is about evil women and is very disturbing, so make a wise decision before choosing to read it, as it can mess with you for a while.
Needless to say, ‘Sharp Objects’ is the most bone-chilling and disturbing book I have ever read and it has left a hole in my heart. Yet this book is very clever and has the potential to sweep its readers off their feet. It might be emotionally draining to some readers (trust me, I felt that way).
‘Sharp Objects’ is a true page turner about Camille Preaker, a troubled journalist who is sent back to her small Missouri hometown to report the murders of two young girls while unraveling the puzzle of her own gory past. Something I really loved about this book was that the characters did not possess personality traits that most characters from other YA or fiction books have. This includes protectiveness, bravery, etc. This book had characters that were troubled, lonely, vulnerable and traumatic. They had a lot of flaws unlike generic characters, which makes this book stand out among the rest.
Another thing that I appreciate about Gillian Flynn (the author) is that her writing is so bold and she doesn’t care if her views are politically correct or not and that doesn’t stop her from spilling her thoughts, which at times is quite horrifying. Also, her word choice is blunt and raw and there is no sugar-coating which allows the reader to feel a sense of shock during moments in the story.
Warning: the aftermath of this book can make you question optimism and the good part of life. It will be morbid and painful for a few months and then you will get over it. But still, the plot is unnaturally amazing.
Avanija Menon
