Dark Places
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Rebecca Lowman
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Cassandra Campbell
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Mark Deakins
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Robertson Dean
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Written by:
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Gillian Flynn
About this listen
Libby Day was seven when her mother and two sisters were murdered in "The Satan Sacrifice of Kinnakee, Kansas". As her family lay dying, little Libby fled their tiny farmhouse into the freezing January snow. She lost some fingers and toes, but she survived, and famously testified that her 15-year-old brother, Ben, was the killer.
Twenty-five years later, Ben sits in prison, and troubled Libby lives off the dregs of a trust created by well-wishers who've long forgotten her.
The Kill Club is a macabre secret society obsessed with notorious crimes. When they locate Libby and pump her for details, proof they hope may free Ben, Libby hatches a plan to profit off her tragic history. For a fee, she'll reconnect with the players from that night and report her findings to the club...and maybe she'll admit her testimony wasn't so solid after all.
As Libby's search takes her from shabby Missouri strip clubs to abandoned Oklahoma tourist towns, the narrative flashes back to January 2, 1985. The events of that day are relayed through the eyes of Libby's doomed family members, including Ben, a loner whose rage over his shiftless father and their failing farm have driven him into a disturbing friendship with the new girl in town.
Piece by piece, the unimaginable truth emerges, and Libby finds herself right back where she started...on the run from a killer.
©2009 Gillian Flynn (P)2009 Random HouseWhat the critics say
"Gillian Flynn is the real deal, a sharp, acerbic, and compelling storyteller with a knack for the macabre." (Stephen King)
"A gritty, riveting thriller with a one-of-a-kind, tart-tongued heroine." (Booklist)
“A riveting tale of true horror by a writer who has all the gifts to pull it off.” (Chicago Tribune)
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- Lauren
- 2021-04-24
Good
I liked this story a lot. It was sad in many areas but I really enjoyed the characters because they were all so well fleshed out.
The narrators were also awesome.
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- Austin
- 2021-09-14
Gillian Flynn demolishes another
The characters, narration, plot, and Flynn's style are all amazing. I'm excited for her next. Random House's production for this novel was particularly engaging.
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- skye
- 2024-12-04
Loved
If I could listen to this book again for the first time. So amazing. Loved it
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- Em
- 2018-07-24
Another Great Read from Gillian Flynn
Just like the title of my review says, another fantastically dark tale from Gillian Flynn, albeit a lighter one as far as her stories go. The performances in this book I found to be superb, particularly for the two female narrators. I felt like they so perfectly encapsulated the characters they portrayed. Overall a riveting read from beginning to end, couldn’t recommend it enough.
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- Christine
- 2021-03-13
Amazing!
Wow! What an amazing book!!!!
I can’t get over it. I just can’t. I thought I had it all figured out. Good no - great twists.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-01-10
Uniquely different story
Highly enjoyed! Well written and an ejoyable read. Easy to identify with the main character Libby.
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- John
- 2019-07-31
Well done
ive read/listened through all of Gillian's other books, and I have to say each one is excellent. There's a real unique perspective inside of her words, the way she brings characters to life and motivates them. This multi-reader production is excellent, with each narrator bringing forth their specific character in a way that feels fully fleshed out, and thought through
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- TL
- 2018-12-18
Very dark
This is the second book I’ve read of Gillian Flynn. First was sharp objects. Which I also thought was pretty dark. But dark places is far more dark. Found it difficult to get through the last hour or so of the book just because I was having trouble stomaching it. Just not my preference I guess. Book is well written. Performance was great. I just found it tough to finish it.
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- Amanda Flynn
- 2019-01-29
Great Listen
Really a great storyline. Not as dark (at least to me) as others have posted. Gillian Flynn is an amazing writer! Great job on the audio version. Kept me really engaged and kept me coming back for more!
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- Ren
- 2021-12-18
Good
Ending was bit predictable and the voice for Libby was louder than the other two but very entertaining!
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