A Review of Gillian Flynn's Dark Places

WARNING: This is not the actual book Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. Do not buy this Review if you are looking for a full copy of this great book.This detailed review is your guide through Dark Places, giving you a look at the plot, the characters, and the setting. Gillian Flynn's second novel fuses elements of mystery and horror into a thriller, as Libby Day attempts to discover what really happened the night her mother and two sisters were killed, 25 years ago. Libby's testimony put her troubled older brother Ben behind bars for the crimes, but when the Kill Club (a macabre fan club obsessed with the Day family murders) approaches her, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about that night.This thriller novel Dark Places explores life in rural America, the effects of poverty, and the way failure can haunt someone. This review covers critical reception of the novel, the positive and negative aspects of it, and similar works that the reader may enjoy. Although the premise is intriguing, some readers may take issue with the grim nature of it. The pacing and juxtaposition of events in the past and present may also pose problems. Still, Dark Places offers an interesting cast of flawed but mostly likeable characters, and the author's compelling writing style is perfectly suited to the tale. Fans of real crime novels, thrillers, and Gillian Flynn's other works are sure to enjoy her second offering.