Super Short Summary

In Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects, Camille, a crime reporter from Chicago, is assigned to return to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri, to cover the disappearance of a young girl. She reluctantly agrees, delving into the case while grappling with her traumatic past, marked by family secrets, self-harm, and substance abuse. The novel unfolds through Camille’s perspective, revealing dark truths and her struggle for self-acceptance. Sensitive themes include self-harm and family abuse.