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''Sharp Objects'' attained critical acclaim.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Book Marks reviews of ''Sharp Objects'' by Gillian Flynn |url=https://bookmarks.reviews/reviews/sharp-objects/ |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Book Marks |language=en-US}}</ref> Literary critics praised Flynn for her exploration of psychological complexity, dark family dynamics, and her sharp prose.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=All Book Marks reviews for ''Sharp Objects'' by Gillian Flynn |url=https://bookmarks.reviews/reviews/all/sharp-objects/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Book Marks |language=en-US}}</ref> The novel was often lauded for its disturbing atmosphere and Flynn’s handling of deeply flawed – yet compelling – characters.<ref name=":0" />

Writing for ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'', [[Alan Cheuse]] described the book as “a"a first novel that reads like the accomplished work of a long-time pro",” adding that it “goes"goes deeper than your average thriller",” blending “the"the narrative drive of a serious pop novel”novel" with the psychological depth of a “mainstream"mainstream character study".” He called ''Sharp Objects'' “a"a terrific debut".”<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=''Sharp Objects'' |url=https://penguinrandomhouselibrary.com/book/?isbn=9780307341556 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Penguin Random House Library Marketing |language=en}}</ref>

''[[The Kansas City Star]]'' hailed it as “one of the best and most disturbing books” in recent memory, commending Flynn’s skillful blend of tragedy and suspense.<ref name=":0" /> ''[[The Plain Dealer]]'' also praised the novel, describing it as “a sad, horrifying book” with characters that “will"will worm their way uncomfortably beneath your skin".” The review noted that ''Sharp Objects'' felt more like a “literary"literary novel than simple mystery".”<ref name=":0" />

''[[The Washington Post]]'' lauded Flynn’s writing as “skillful"skillful and disturbing",” praising her ability to write with both lyricism and sharpness, all while maintaingmaintaining an “unsparing"unsparing eye for human imperfection".”<ref name=":1" />

===Awards===