Leann answers “Can anyone tell me the target audience for...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Sharp Objects:

Can anyone tell me the target audience for Sharp Objects? I'm a 22 year old male, and I enjoyed Gone Girl. Would I be interested in this book, or is it targeted more towards females?

Leann I have read 3 of her books, the first being 'Gone Girl' which I absolutely loved, therefore I purchased the other 2. 'Sharp Objects' was the second on…moreI have read 3 of her books, the first being 'Gone Girl' which I absolutely loved, therefore I purchased the other 2. 'Sharp Objects' was the second one I read and absolutely hated it! It's was slow and not anything like the other I read, even the writing was terrible. It took me a long time to pick up 'Dark Places' because of my disappointment in the last disaster, but I'm so glad I gave it a shot! I read it in 2 days because I couldn't put it down! 'Dark Places' reinstated my faith in this author and I would consider getting the next book when released. 'Sharp Places' to me wasn't gory or disturbing like others may say, but maybe I'm just not sensitive to things like that. The problem with it was everything! I don't want to spoil anything if you choose to waste your time reading it, but I would advise against it. Luckily, 'Sharp Objects' was the shortest of the 3 books, but it took me the longest to read because it never once hooked me. I usually finish a book in 2 days when I can't put it down, but that took me twice as long and I was half the size, that's saying something! Once again, I recommend skipping that one and just stick to 'Gone Girl' and 'Dark Places'. I suppose we all have our opinions and often they vary drastically, so who am I to discourage... oh well. Oh, and this author doesn't write specifically catering towards women/girls, they are good reads to all!(less)

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