Sharp Objects

Quick answers about Sharp Objects

What is Sharp Objects about?

A damaged reporter returns to her stifling Missouri hometown to cover the murders of two young girls. She stays in her mother's house, where old wounds open up.

Who should read Sharp Objects?

Read it if you like Southern gothic thrillers with a bleak mood and a messy narrator. Skip it if you want to avoid self-harm and violence involving children, which are central to the book.

How long and how fast is Sharp Objects?

It is a fast-paced, short read of about 396 pages, first published in 2006.

Does Sharp Objects have content warnings?

Content we flag: Self harm, Child death, Abuse, Addiction, Violence.

Can I borrow Sharp Objects for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Sharp Objects; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after Sharp Objects?

Readers who liked it often move on to Dark Places, In the Woods.