NOW AN HBO® LIMITED SERIES STARRING AMY ADAMS, NOMINATED FOR EIGHT EMMY AWARDS, INCLUDING OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIES FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GONE GIRL 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: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. 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. Praise for Sharp Objects "Nasty, addictive reading."--Chicago Tribune "Skillful and disturbing."--Washington Post "Darkly original . . . [a] riveting tale."--People
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Gillian Flynn
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Gillian Schieber Flynn is an American author, screenwriter, and producer, best known for her thriller and mystery novels Sharp Objects (2006), Dark Places (2009), and Gone Girl (2012). Her works have been translated into 40 languages, and by 2016, Gone Girl had sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
Sharp Objects
by Gillian Flynn
Books Like Sharp Objects
If you're looking for books similar to Sharp Objects, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
Gone Girl
Gillian Flynn
A psychological thriller about a missing wife and her husband who becomes the prime suspect. The novel explores dark marital dynamics, media manipulation, and twisted psychological games. Like 'Sharp Objects', it delves into complex female characters and psychological trauma. Flynn's signature style of unreliable narration and shocking revelations makes this a compelling read.
Big Little Lies
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A psychological drama about domestic violence, secrets, and complex female relationships. The novel explores the hidden tensions beneath a seemingly perfect suburban community. Like 'Sharp Objects', it reveals the dark undercurrents of family dynamics. The narrative is compelling and offers deep psychological insights.
Dark Places
Gillian Flynn
Another Flynn novel exploring a traumatic family mystery. The protagonist investigates the brutal murder of her family from her childhood. Like 'Sharp Objects', it examines psychological trauma, family dysfunction, and a complex female lead. The narrative is dark, twisty, and reveals the deep psychological scars of past violence.
Before I Go to Sleep
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A psychological thriller about a woman with memory loss trying to reconstruct her past. The narrative explores identity, memory, and psychological trauma. Similar to 'Sharp Objects', it delves into psychological complexity and personal mystery. The story is intense and psychologically compelling.
In the Woods
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A psychological crime novel about a detective investigating a child murder that connects to his own traumatic past. The story delves deep into psychological complexity and personal trauma. Similar to 'Sharp Objects', it explores how past experiences shape present investigations. The narrative is atmospheric and psychologically intricate.
The Woman in the Window
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A psychological thriller about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime. The narrative explores perception, memory, and psychological instability. Similar to 'Sharp Objects', it features a complex, unreliable protagonist. The story is dark, twisty, and psychologically intricate.
The Girl on the Train
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A psychological thriller centered on an alcoholic woman who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation. The narrative explores themes of obsession, memory, and perception. Similar to 'Sharp Objects', it features a deeply flawed female protagonist wrestling with personal demons. The book offers a dark, suspenseful exploration of psychological instability and hidden secrets.
Behind Closed Doors
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A psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage hiding a terrifying reality. The novel explores psychological manipulation and domestic abuse. Like 'Sharp Objects', it delves into the darkness beneath a polished surface. The narrative is intense and psychologically disturbing.
The Couple Next Door
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A psychological thriller about a child kidnapping that reveals multiple layers of deception. The novel explores family secrets and psychological manipulation. Like 'Sharp Objects', it offers a dark, suspenseful narrative with complex characters. The story unravels unexpected psychological twists.
The Widow
Fiona Barton
A psychological thriller about a woman whose husband is suspected of a terrible crime. The narrative explores manipulation, secrets, and the complexity of marital relationships. Similar to 'Sharp Objects', it features a psychologically complex female protagonist. The story unravels slowly, revealing dark psychological layers.
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