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Dee asked this question about Sharp Objects:

Does this book have any graphic details of gory violence or something of that nature? I'd buy it but I need to know this as I am very, very disturbed by images or even thoughts of blades and razors...

Sara I wouldn't say it is terribly graphic but, as Jayna said, the main character is a recovering cutter and there are several flashbacks concerning the to…moreI wouldn't say it is terribly graphic but, as Jayna said, the main character is a recovering cutter and there are several flashbacks concerning the topic and a few instances where she thinks about doing it again and, while none of those scenes are overly descriptive, if it bothers you to the degree that it seems to I would steer clear. I loved this book but it's not one I'd recommend to anyone with a phobia of blades or razors just because the repeated topic could bring images or thoughts to mind without explicitly meaning to do so. (less)

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