"Dark Places" tells the story of Libby Day who was the only witness to the vicious murders of her mother and two sisters. As a child, Libby reports that her brother Ben is the murderer but over two decades later she begins to question how accurate her memory of that night is. Libby begins a crusade to find the truth, meeting characters from the past and confronting her own demons.
I don't want to give away any spoilers but my problem with Flynn's novels is that her characters are so fucked up! I find it hard to relate to them and with the other two books I loved the unexpected endings but hated how bleak they were. With "Dark Places" I got the surprise ending but I also felt like there was better character resolution. People got what they deserved and Libby, I believe, is able to finally find some peace.
What do you think? Do you like really dark books or do you prefer more hopeful/light endings? Which Gillian Flynn novel is your favorite?
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