Sharp Objects

About “Sharp Objects”

"Sharp Objects" is a 2006 novel by Gillian Flynn. The story follows Camille Preaker, a reporter who returns to her hometown after a brief stay at a psych hospital. Her assignment is to cover the murders of two preteen girls. Camille has not spoken to her mother or her half-sister in eight years. She is haunted by her past and the childhood tragedy she has tried to forget. As she investigates the murders, she finds herself identifying with the victims. Clues lead to dead ends, forcing her to confront her own painful memories. The novel is known for its tight, crafted writing and its haunting, unforgettable story.