So, Im reading Gillian Flynns books out of order. Not that it matters. They each seem to have their own story line and unique characters, but there is definitely a reminiscent feel to the novels, when you compare one to the next.
I borrowed "Sharp Objects" from a friend, after reading "Dark Places" with my book club. I loved how the perspective of the story switched between three of the main characters in "Dark Places", and how the novel kept you guessing until the end.
"Sharp Objects" differs from this in a few ways. First of all, the entire story is told from the point of view of the main character, Camille. Thank goodness that wasnt the case with "Dark Places", whose main character I couldnt stand (though she does play the heroine of the story). Camille, in "Sharp Objects", is complex and sexy, intelligent and severely damaged by her upbringing. She is one of those characters you root for, not because shes the protagonist, but because you get a deep sense of her inner struggles throughout the story.
I felt like the mystery unfolded in both novels at just the right pace, and I was sure I knew who was responsible for the crimes in each book, but of course, I was wrong. Next up, Ill read Flynns newest novel, "Gone Girl", and see if its as interesting as her first two books.
I borrowed "Sharp Objects" from a friend, after reading "Dark Places" with my book club. I loved how the perspective of the story switched between three of the main characters in "Dark Places", and how the novel kept you guessing until the end.
"Sharp Objects" differs from this in a few ways. First of all, the entire story is told from the point of view of the main character, Camille. Thank goodness that wasnt the case with "Dark Places", whose main character I couldnt stand (though she does play the heroine of the story). Camille, in "Sharp Objects", is complex and sexy, intelligent and severely damaged by her upbringing. She is one of those characters you root for, not because shes the protagonist, but because you get a deep sense of her inner struggles throughout the story.
I felt like the mystery unfolded in both novels at just the right pace, and I was sure I knew who was responsible for the crimes in each book, but of course, I was wrong. Next up, Ill read Flynns newest novel, "Gone Girl", and see if its as interesting as her first two books.
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