When I read Sharp Objects, I was entranced by the sharp, insightful writing. The characters were well-developed and the layers of their lives were revealed gradually throughout the book. Parts of the book were disturbing, but the storytelling remained strong throughout.

Sharp Objects has received fine reviews since it was published in 2006, and it has been adapted for television more than once. The 2018 production received a lot of attention, and it served the story well for the most part, but the ending had been altered, unnecessarily, to its detriment.

he portraits of the women in the small-town women are compelling. Past dark histories, vindictive actions, dysfunctional families, and hidden crimes are brought out as the main character (a reporter) and the police investigate. For each of the three main characters, Camille, Adora, and Amma, there are either past tragedies and new travesties, keeping us off-balance as we try to understand the mystery. In the end it is a psychological thriller, laced with edgy dialogue, and clever development of plot. The story stayed with me for long time. When I watched the series it rekindled the moody resonance of the story. It is a book I would happily read again and is highly recommended.

For anyone who wants to sample the book, a streaming copy of the audiobook can be heard at this link.  My Rating:  4.6 out of 5.0 stars4.6