Camille Preaker

Camille is the eldest daughter of the Preaker family. She is a journalist and is called in to investigate a murder for a news scoop in her own hometown. She tries to get out of the job but the boss thinks it'd be a good idea to go and face her demons. Camille's family is extremely messed up and catered well to her cutting and carving habits. Camille is also an alcoholic, which she uses to suppress her depression and desire to cut herself.

Apart from many of the other main characters, Camille wants to change. She recognizes her demons, her flaws, and wants to find relief from the things that she has seen and experienced.

Adora Preaker

Right off the bat the reader develops an uneasy feeling when Adora is introduced into the story. Adora is the estranged mother of Camille. The reader starts to notice...