Dark Places

Challenge: Read a mystery or thriller

I tried to read this a few months ago and could not get into it. I think it was partly because I couldn't stand reading from Libby's perspective and I also wasn't really in the mood. The characters are just not likeable at all and it wasn't as fast paced as Gone Girl was.

However, when the mystery aspect was introduced and the flashbacks started, the story started to pick up for me and I needed to know what happened next. I think that's what Gillian Flynn does best. She's able to hook the reader and make them want to read on to see what is in store for the characters.

As I said, the characters are not likeable at all and sometimes it was almost annoying to some extent. No one in this story seemed to have any good qualities, which felt a bit unrealistic and made it hard for me to concentrate in the story completely. I did like Libby's development throughout the story and I was glad the hints of romance were not actually addressed.

All in all, it was a very good mystery/thriller book. I will definitely continue reading Gillian Flynn since I love the way she always accomplished to keep you on your toes.