1
by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with Sharp Objects fans.
10 Best Books Like Sharp Objects
If you loved Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Sharp Objects are:
- 1The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 2The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 3Dark Places by Gillian Flynn4.1
- 4The Match by Harlan Coben0
- 5The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley4.5
- 6The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins0
- 7A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins0
- 8Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter0
- 9The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 10The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson0#1
A troubled reporter recovering from psychological issues must return to her toxic hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls, forcing her to confront her manipulative mother and disturbed half-sister. As she digs deeper into the case, she becomes dangerously obsessed with the victims while her own dark past threatens to consume her. This twisted homecoming will test whether she can solve the mystery without losing herself completely.
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2
by Ruth Ware
4.02016352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with Sharp Objects fans.
3
by Gillian Flynn
4.12018541 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Gillian Flynn book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
4
by Harlan Coben
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with Sharp Objects fans.
5
by Lucy Foley
4.5465 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with Sharp Objects fans.
6
by Paula Hawkins
02015336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with Sharp Objects fans.
7
by Paula Hawkins
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Sharp Objects fans.
8
by Karin Slaughter
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a brutal and unforgiving tone that will resonate with Sharp Objects fans.
9
by Ruth Ware
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Sharp Objects fans.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Millennium #1 (works standalone)by Stieg Larsson
02005
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and methodical tone that will resonate with Sharp Objects fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Sharp Objects
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Closest match |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Dark Places | Gillian Flynn | 4.1 | 2018 | 541 | Same author |
| The Match | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Hunting Party | Lucy Foley | 4.5 | — | 465 | Similar vibes |
| The Girl on the Train | Paula Hawkins | 0 | 2015 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Pretty Girls | Karin Slaughter | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Stieg Larsson | 0 | 2005 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Sharp Objects?
The most similar books to Sharp Objects are The Tenant, The Woman in Cabin 10, Dark Places.
What should I read after Sharp Objects?
After finishing Sharp Objects, readers most commonly pick up The Tenant next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Gillian Flynn, such as Dark Places.
Who writes books like Gillian Flynn?
Authors similar to Gillian Flynn include Freida McFadden, Alex Michaelides, Ruth Ware.
What genre is Sharp Objects?
Sharp Objects is a Thriller novel by Gillian Flynn, published in 2018.
How long is Sharp Objects?
Sharp Objects is 393 pages long.
About Sharp Objects
NOW AN HBO® LIMITED SERIES STARRING AMY ADAMS, NOMINATED FOR EIGHT EMMY AWARDS, INCLUDING OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIESFROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GONE GIRLFresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family's Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims-a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story-and survive this homecoming.Praise for Sharp Objects“Nasty, addictive reading.”-Chicago Tribune“Skillful and disturbing.”-Washington Post“Darkly original . . . [a] riveting tale.”-People