Dark Places (Movie Tie-In Edition) : A Novel

from Whisper1

This murder mystery is not for the squeamish. It is, in fact, written in a clear, concise, haunting and somewhat brutal manner. The characters are flawed and few of them could be considered as redeemable. Yet, despite the terrible crime, the nasty actions and despicable personality traits, the au...

from BeckyJG

Libby Day is a survivor, a professional victim, and not a very nice person. For her entire adult life Libby has lived off a victim's trust fund established by well-wishers across the country, after the brutal massacre of her entire family. The bloody slaying of Libby's mother and two sisters happ...

from BeckyJG

Libby Day is a survivor, a professional victim, and not a very nice person. For her entire adult life Libby has lived off a victim's trust fund established by well-wishers across the country, after the brutal massacre of her entire family. The bloody slaying of Libby's mother and two sisters happ...

from feevishpickle

Dark Places is a horror movie premise (grisly murders in a small town) spun out into a thoughtful and compelling tale of grinding poverty and madness. Twenty-five years after her mom and two sisters were murdered, Libby (seven at the time of the murders; now 32) begins to doubt everything she ass...

from serendipitina

Gillian Flynn creates complex characters and delves into their thoughts and interactions. Her writing is smart and complex, making you examine the twists and turns and willing you to determine what the conclusion is, yet doesn't leave you feeling disappointed when the conclusion is not as you may...