Dark Places in Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge

Mar 16, 2016 Gina rated it liked it

Libby is not a likable character at all. She's bitter, irresponsible, rude, and just plain mean. When you consider what she went through at the age of seven, however, it makes sense. Her two sisters and mother were brutally killed, and she's been sure her brother did it for the last twenty-five years. She even testified that he did it back than, even thought she didn't actually see anything. So, her brother, Ben, has been in prison all this time. Now, when faced with having no money, Libby looks ...more

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May 06, 2013 Angie rated it liked it

I waffled between 3 and 4 stars so would probably give it a solid 3.5 if I had the option :) The writing was pretty amazing. Descriptive, compelling, engaging. The story told from multiple perspectives worked mostly well with this book, but sometimes I'd open a Libby chapter and have to flip back to the last Libby chapter to remember how it cliff-hanger ended so I could get myself back on track. Definitely an interesting conclusion and the plot twists and suspense were done well. I just had a re ...more

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Jun 19, 2016 Lennis rated it liked it

This was so unrelentingly dark (even compared to her other two) and the ending was not terribly satisfying. As usual, spot on character development. I hated everyone, but at least understood why Libby had a stunted upbringing. With such strong character development, I wasn't a big fan of the random dime store mystery gotcha ending. I couldn't put it down though so that counts for something. This is my least favorite of hers, with Sharp Objects holding strong as my favorite. ...more

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Sep 30, 2014 Gayle rated it really liked it

Another WIN for Gillian Flynn! I love how she puts together a mystery/suspense book...unlike any author that comes to mind. After reading Gone Girl (and loving it), I was hesitant to read another Flynn book simply because I feared it wouldn't live up to the suspense factor...it certainly did. Beyond that, I love how Libby grows up over the short course of this book, coming back to life (so to speak) after a long time of just surviving...I imagine her now thriving. ...more

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Jun 17, 2013 Megan rated it really liked it

Dark and twisted, but definitely a good read. Not quite as engrossing as Gone Girl, but still an excellent story.

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Jun 05, 2018 Julie C. rated it it was ok

Wow. So disturbing.
Gillian Flynn's writing is compelling and captivating. But, of her three books I've read, this strikes me as the most difficult and upsetting. ...more

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