Sharp Objects
by Gillian Flynn
Why read it
This chilling Southern Gothic mystery delivers a razor-sharp look at generational trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, and small-town secrets. Gillian Flynn crafts a deeply compelling, flawed protagonist whose personal history is inextricably bound to the unsettling crimes she investigates.
Where to get it
Widely available in the United States at public libraries via Libby and Hoopla, as an ebook on Kindle, Apple Books, and Kobo, as an audiobook on Audible and Libro.fm, and in print at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and independent bookstores.
What to expect
Dark, atmospheric, and uncomfortably intimate in tone, with a steady, suspenseful pace that steadily tightens the tension. It is an accessible read stylistically, but emotionally heavy. Content notes include graphic depictions of self-harm, child murder, severe emotional and physical abuse, substance abuse, and psychiatric illness.
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