Sharp Objects

I picked up the book because I really loved the series. Both are kinda different but the same, different experiences though.
What I love in Flynn's books, and this one in particular, is that it's a study of small town politics, female dynamics, and the psychology of an abusive home. Even though most thrillers go with the easy “the killer was crazy!”, in this book you have an actual in depth research of mental illness and abuse, while the crimes and investigations become the background of the story.