Sharp Objects

#110 in Thriller

Sharp Objects

Gillian Flynn

First published 2006Original language EN

7.57.5 / 10
Score out of 101,368 ratingsConfidence 88%: this much of the score is the readers’ own
#110 of 199 in Thriller ahead of 45% of the category
312
Pages
about 6 h
Reading time
Series 2018
On screen
  • NYT bestseller · 15 weeks on the list, peaked at #2

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About the book

Sharp Objects is the 2006 debut novel by American author Gillian Flynn. The book was first published through Shaye Areheart Books on September 26, 2006, and was later reprinted by Broadway Books.

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On screen

This book has been adapted for the screen once.

  • SeriesSharp Objects2018dir. Jean-Marc ValléeIMDb

Adaptation data: Wikidata · On screen →

Where the score comes from

The sources average 7.5 across 1,368 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 88% of the weight and the score stays at 7.5 — the Thriller average of 7.6 barely moves it.

SourceAverageRatingsWeight
Open Library7.633 2%
Google Books7.030 2%
Hardcover7.51.3K 95%

Frequently asked

What is Sharp Objects rated?

7.5 out of 10, from 1,368 reader ratings across 3 independent sources.

Is Sharp Objects worth reading?

Readers give it 7.5/10 from 1,368 ratings, which puts it ahead of 45 % of the Thriller shelf.

How long does it take to read Sharp Objects?

About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 312 pages.

Where does Sharp Objects rank?

#110 in Thriller on the current snapshot.

Was Sharp Objects a bestseller?

Yes — 15 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #2. Sales are shown here but never scored.

Has the book Sharp Objects been adapted for the screen?

Yes — Sharp Objects (2018).

How long is Sharp Objects?

It has 312 pages — shorter than 67% of the ranked books in Thriller.

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