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Sharp Objects

A major HBO & Sky Atlantic Limited Series starring Amy Adams, from the director of BIG LITTLE LIES, Jean-Marc Vallée
By Gillian Flynn
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Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn is a psychological thriller centred around Camille Preaker, a journalist who returns to her hometown to cover the murder of two preteen girls. As she delves deeper into the case, she is forced to confront her own past and the dark, complicated relationships she shares with her family. The novel explores themes of family dynamics, mental illness, and the haunting nature of memory.
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From the author of No.1 bestseller GONE GIRL, an addictive thriller that is now a major HBO/SKY ATLANTIC TV series starring Amy Adams, directed by Jean-Marc Vallee, director of Big, Little Lies

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From the author of the No.1 bestseller and international phenomenon Gone Girl. Now a major HBO/SKY ATLANTIC TV series starring Amy Adams, with the director of Big Little Lies, Jean-Marc Vallee.

When two girls are abducted and killed in Missouri, journalist Camille Preaker is sent back to her home town to report on the crimes. Long-haunted by a childhood tragedy and estranged from her mother for years, Camille suddenly finds herself installed once again in her family's mansion, reacquainting herself with her distant mother and the half-sister she barely knows - a precocious 13-year-old who holds a disquieting grip on the town.

As Camille works to uncover the truth about these violent crimes, she finds herself identifying with the young victims - a bit too strongly. Clues keep leading to dead ends, forcing Camille to unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past to get at the story. Dogged by her own demons, Camille will have to confront what happened to her years before if she wants to survive this homecoming.

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Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn has been praised as a gripping debut, highlighting a disturbingly intense portrayal of small-town life and psychological disorder. Critics commend its stylish nature, compelling impact, and chilling suspense, with some likening its unsettling narrative to a gothic fairytale gone wrong. The novel is noted for its dark tone and the portrayal of deeply flawed characters, keeping readers in suspense until the shocking conclusion.

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ISBN: 9781474601610

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

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GILLIAN FLYNN is the author of the #1 SUNDAY TIMES bestseller GONE GIRL, for which she wrote the Golden Globe-nominated screenplay, and the SUNDAY TIMES bestsellers DARK PLACES and SHARP OBJECTS. A former critic for ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, she lives in Chicago with her husband and children.

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