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Sharp Objects. Movie Tie-In
Sharp Objects. Movie Tie-In: A Novel | Gillian Flynn
26 posts | 37 read | 9 to read
Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment- she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family's Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims - a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story - and survive this homecoming.
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K.Wielechowski
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Panpan

Very much not for me.

Edit: this book is impeccably written, no plot holes, and Flynn‘s portrayal of mental illness is incredibly realistic. Now that I‘ve had a chance to think about it. I believe that was my problem, there was nothing to take me out of the story.

Sparklemn The tv adaptation was grim 🙁 2mo
K.Wielechowski The book was too 🫤 2mo
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Shemac77
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Pickpick

This is the first audible I enjoyed more than the physical reading.
Deeply disturbing. I remembered the majority of the storyline from reading however hearing it made it more visceral.

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Shemac77
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Next audible.

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candc320
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Pickpick

This story was bonkers in the best possible way! Talk about dysfunctional mother-daughter relationships. I thought it was really interesting seeing how each of these women dealt with the various types of abuse and mental illness going on and, while it wasn‘t hard to figure out what was actually happening, it was thrilling watching it unfold. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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LapReader
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It was a gorgeous day to finish off what my partner, Stew called ‘The perfect w/e‘. I went to ballet class for the first time in 5 mths on Sat thanks to Covid. The kids had a sleepover so we had a night to ourselves! Stew cooked special fried rice for dinner & I had a long bath, we both😭watching The Railway Man. Today we watched the eldest play soccer then tended the garden. I planted some spring vegies. I made pies for lunch then we watched GA.

TrishB That does sound pretty perfect! 4y
squirrelbrain Sounds like a wonderful weekend! 4y
Cathythoughts 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 4y
kamoorephoto I love those cushions! 4y
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LisaLovesToRead
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Gillian Flynn inter-weaves everyday details with horrific turns in another fast-paced read.

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JessClark78
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I went and got this book after watching the first episode of the HBO series. A very dark and unsettling read about murder in a small town. This was a hard to put down book. Kept me wondering until the end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

NeedsMoreBooks Enjoyed this. Need to see the series. 5y
flying_monkeys The show is is my favorite adaptation of a Flynn book to date, and my favorite Flynn book (thought it more relateable than Gone Girl or Dark Places). The show really captures the toxicity of their family / mother-daughter relationship (some dark stuff) while preserving the mystery and fun who-dun-it. Glad you enjoyed the book! 5y
JessClark78 @NeedsMoreBooks @flying_monkeys I loved the series. I thought they need a great job with it. 5y
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reading_rainbow
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i‘ve actually managed to avoid the hbo series because i wanted to read the book first and was pretty excited to find this thrifting. my autumn/winter book list keeps getting longer, help, i need help😭

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NeedsMoreBooks
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Pickpick

Read this from the local Little Library, 1st book in the #SummersEndReadathon I am not much into psychological thrillers but this pulled me in. Despite guessing the ending I still enjoyed it. Camille Preaker, a reporter, returns to her home town, Wind Gap, MO to write about the murders of 2 girls. It explores themes of motherhood, family, adolescence, & ideas of beauty. The book is slightly disturbing or maybe that‘s how this genre is.
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Clwojick Sounds good! Glad to hear you‘ve enjoyed it! 5y
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Oana7
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Amazing book. I've read it in a couple of days... I couldn't let it down until I finished it. Complex characters and a great story.

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GatheringBooks
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Watched the tv series and was left with so many unanswered questions, so borrowed this from the library. Just finished reading it. As dark & filled with foreboding as the tv series which I felt did the novel justice, such that it even elevated some parts of the book and aspects of the character into a more evolved, fleshed out manner - providing more spaces for cutting forbidden words. Will review this for our Sisterhood theme. #WomenReadWomen2019

LiteraryinPA Based on the sticker placement, it looks like this is a story about large string instruments. 😋 6y
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batsy Book and TV series were both so well done, but I'd read the book before watching and it's true that the series could leave one hanging—they'd altered the ending somewhat. But most important: what is that delicious dish? 🤤 6y
GatheringBooks @LiteraryinLititz hahhaha!! 🤣😂 Harp indeed. 😭😂🧚🏼‍♀️ 6y
GatheringBooks @batsy steak courtesy of ze husband - with lots of fried garlic and a dash of veggie. 6y
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bunneeboy
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Indelibly etched, masterfully wrought.

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hdhubbard
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7/10 Overall a decent read. First half of the book borders on banal, last half much more interesting and is hard to put down.

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Tomigirl44
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It took me a bit longer than it should have (too many library books with due dates, #NetGalley books with publishing deadlines), but I just finished this. Wow. I started to suspect (as the reader should), but I was still surprised & compelled by some of the bizarre scenes and choices some of the characters made. A bit graphic at times, but I give this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➕ stars. I don‘t have HBO so I won‘t be seeing the series but I wonder how they compare.

KT1432 This was a 4⭐️ pick for me too! I read and watched the series basically in tandem. I'd read far enough to feel comfortable to watch another episode. I felt like the series was well done overall, although I still liked the book better. They stuck very closely to the original storyline which I appreciated, but the audio was bad and there wasn't as much background info/explanations given in the series. 6y
Tomigirl44 @lele1432 Sounds like the series was pretty good, in regard to the storyline. Maybe someday it will be available on Netflix or another secondary venue so I can see it. I think the book is always better (I can only think of a couple times when the movie is AS good - The Help and Bridges of Madison County). The book always has a richer backstory, which makes the story so much better. 6y
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Jess7
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5/5 Stars - I read this book a few years ago and LOVED it. There are a few things that I realize now (having read a bunch of thrillers) that required the reader to make assumptions and the ending wrapped up extremely quickly, but this is still one of my favorites! The characters are dark and twisty and it‘s such a compelling, quick read. I highly recommend both the book and the #hbo series. The finale aired tonight. Did you watch it? #jpbookreview

Cathythoughts I read the book ✅. Have only just started the series on telly. So far it‘s good..... 6y
LibrarianRyan Yes!!!! Such a good show. I actually liked it. I won‘t lie. I hated Gone Girl 6y
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i.z.booknook Cracking photo!! 😃 6y
huntersmom1977 Omg!! That ending tho!! Got me good 6y
KT1432 I loved this one too! I missed the finale last night so I'll be watching tonight. I'm glad the series stayed so close to the original storyline. 6y
ephemeralwaltz Still haven't watched the finale!!! Hoping to tonight or tomorrow! 6y
coffees There's a TV series?!? :00 also I've been meaning to read this since I first picked up gone girl, glad to know it's a good read 6y
melsimpson Oh wow. I love this book ❤ 6y
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Tomigirl44
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Slowly making progress while reading other books; on page 82 (of 254), still getting to know the characters and getting a few for the book. It‘s a little slow moving but that‘s okay - I‘m reading a chapter at a time, and I‘m not bored with the story, although some of the characters/behaviors seem over the top. I‘m looking forward to seeing where this goes.

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PacingTheCage
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#pugsoflitsy Bleecker's out. Now it's mommy time
#bookandwinepairing📚🍷 A beautiful 2017 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough New Zealand called Ponga. OMG is it delicious! I don't even really like Sauvignon Blanc but I like this one. CHEERS

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DebsF65
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Just started reading this and also just started watching the tv series. Not sure it‘s a good idea and I will probably finish the book before the tv series.

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Coleen
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Anyone else watching the series? I‘m jumping in tonight!

Burghbookaddict I want to read the book before I start watching the show! I need to move it up on my TBR 6y
Lola I‘ve been watching. So far, I think it‘s very well done. Patricia Clarkson is perfection. I‘m glad I read the book because I think I would find the series confusing otherwise. 6y
peaKnit I‘m starting this too! 6y
BooksForEmpathy This is just a beautiful (and so sad) show. 6y
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eestrela

Currently reading this book. I'm 1/3 into it and really enjoying it so far. What did everyone else think of it?

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Liatrek
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Here‘s hoping it‘s a good series 😊

vkois88 I need to revisit the book before watching. I am excited they turned it into a show though... I enjoyed Gone Girl. Dark Places was a disappointment. Maybe partially bc I don't care for Charlize Theron 6y
WhatThePuck Ahhhhh! Completely forgot about this tonight! 6y
WhiskeyMistress Have it recording! Hoping it turns out good! 🤗 6y
Blueberry What network? 6y
Liatrek @Blueberry It‘s on HBO. 6y
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EadieB
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This is a dark and creepy tale which I read after Gone Girl and now I see a HBO TV series is in the works. There‘s also a Steve McQueen film, Widows, an Amazon TV show, which Flynn is also working on and, of course, another dark, political psychological thriller with 4 main characters which she started after President Trump got elected but she isn‘t saying anything more about that book. Full interview is on Goodreads.

#gillianflynn #sharpobjects

Djspens This was my favorite Gillian Flynn novel. Can‘t wait for the movie! 6y
Jess7 Mine too! @Djspens 6y
EadieB I loved Gone Girl and all her others books too! 6y
Scarlett_ohara I'm dying to see the series, I really hope it's good! 6y
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GidgetsTreasures75
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7-4-18: Introduced my daughter to this one. 📖👍🏼

Jess7 Great book! 6y
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