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Book Review of Dark Places

Dark Places
Dark Places
Author: Gillian Flynn
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3


Dark Places is certainly well, ......dark. The book mainly centers on Libby, who was seven years old when her mother and two sisters were murdered in a Satan Sacrifice. Now, a secret club that likes to solve murders is trying to talk to Libby and get information from her so that they can help free her brother- who is accused of the murders. Did he kill them or didn't he? Libby is on a search to find out. This isn't a fast paced thriller; it's a bit slower, yet Flynn's way with descriptions and words keeps the story flowing well. If you're squeamish, don't even pick this book up. There's a lot of detail about gruesome things. I'm giving this a 4 1/2 only because there were a couple (to me) unnecessary chapters. Or perhaps I was just in a hurry to get the details.