Dark Places

This is easily the darkest of Flynn's first three novels. Despite my self-proclaimed affinity for dark and raw prose, bits of this prompted the occasional cringe. It was a holistic storyline, covering the necessary details and leaving little to truly criticize. Flynn has a knack for taking reality, imposing the fantastic and seemingly improbable, while inspiring a sense of commonplace in the reader. While I read this book, I became entrenched in the life of Libby Day. When I was not reading, I contemplated the absurdity of the world Flynn illustrated. Especially... well, I guess you would have to read it.