TV series · 2018 · HBO
Is Sharp Objects based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Sharp Objects is based on the book Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (2006).
The TV series premiered in 2018 on HBO.
The book behind Sharp Objects
Sharp Objects
by Gillian Flynn · first published 2006 · mystery fiction
2006 novel by Gillian Flynn.
Common questions
Is Sharp Objects based on a book?
Yes. Sharp Objects is based on the book Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (2006).
Who wrote the book Sharp Objects is based on?
Sharp Objects was written by Gillian Flynn and first published in 2006.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Sharp Objects before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Gillian Flynn's books
- Gone Girl (film, 2014)
- Dark Places (film, 2015)