How Sharp Objects Did and Didn't Stray From the Original Novel

Speaking of Willis, that's an entirely different scenario as well. Willis is much more of a jerk in the novel; in fact, he's more or less repulsed by Camille when he sees her all carved up at the climax of the story. "What's wrong with you? You're a cutter?" he asks, and he's never seen again after that night. That's right, he does not visit her in the hospital, nor does he apologize.