Ashley Fox answers “Does this book have any graphic details of...”

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...

Ashley Fox If you are very disturbed by images and thoughts of razor blades, I would stay away from this book. The protagonist thinks a lot about cutting and spe…moreIf you are very disturbed by images and thoughts of razor blades, I would stay away from this book. The protagonist thinks a lot about cutting and specific instances of her cutting her own skin are described in detail. I wouldn't say that it was written in a gory way, but it is graphic.(less)

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Dee Thank you so much for your answer! :) I think I'd rather try Gone Girl and Dark Places ...more
Nov 14, 2014 06:51AM · flag

Ashley Fox I liked Dark Places best, although Gone Girl was really good too! :)
Nov 14, 2014 04:14PM · flag

Lisa I found Dark Places to me much more disturbing and graphic than Sharp Objects.
Mar 14, 2015 05:25PM · flag

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