Dark Places : A Novel

Dark Places: A Novel by Gillian Flynn

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love Gillian Flynn and was so excited to read her second book. After her original creepy/quirky first novel 'Sharp Objects', I was beyond excited to see what she would come up with next. And 'Dark Places' certainly lived up to my expectations. I was immediately drawn in by Libby Day, a complete anti hero -- rather unlikable but at the same time unapologetic and honest. I love how Flynn interweaves Libby's modern day story with the voices from her past (her mother and brother). This is a fabulous, disturbing, unique murder mystery. I can't wait to see what Gillian Flynn will write next!


View all my reviews.

Sharp Objects

What a fantistic debut novel! Creepy mother, dead sister, eery 13 year old half sister who alternates from sing-song childishness to drugs and promiscuity. A murder mysetery in a small town. A protagonist who carves words on her body. I am the complete target audience for this book. What's not to love?