REVIEW || 'Dark Places' by Gillian Flynn
“The truly frightening flaw in humanity is our capacity for cruelty - we all have it.”
★★★★★
5/5 Stars
One of my favorite books I've ever read...
Gillian Flynn is an artist unlike any other. I can not put her books down. I decided to read her novels in order, beginning with Sharp Objects. Once I started that novel, I knew I was hooked.
Dark Places was a beautiful second piece of work for this author. Many writers find it difficult to overcome the success of their first award-winning novel. Flynn, however, does not disappoint.
Flynn's way of drawing the reader in to her dark, twisted world is just incredible. Her use of flashback in alternating chapters keeps the reader on his/her toes throughout the entire novel. This book offers insight in to each of the main characters. You are able to see the thoughts/processes from the eyes of different characters.
Libby Day is a tragic, relatable heroine. Her growth and progression through the novel really captivated me. Her actions throughout the book are believable - nothing too dramatic, and nothing too ordinary. How Gillian Flynn can write these novels without actually experiencing the tragedy within them is beyond me.
She is a remarkable author. I would recommend this book to anyone who appreciates true literary brilliance.