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The quote says it is possible to be drawn to a character’s flaws as part of what makes them compelling. It draws a line between finding someone interesting in fiction and wanting to know them personally. The point is that moral approval is not required for fascination.
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About Gillian Flynn
American author, screenwriter, and producer
Gillian Schieber Flynn is an American author, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for her thriller and mystery novels, including Sharp Objects, Dark Places, and Gone Girl. Her books have been translated into 40 languages. By 2016, Gone Girl had sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, a measure of how widely her work has reached readers.
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Books by Gillian Flynn
Gone Girl
2012
Dark Places
2015
Sharp Objects
2007
The Grownup
2014