Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

127 reviews

whamarillo's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Classism, Child death, Bullying, Fatphobia, Murder, Suicide, Self harm, Infidelity, Drug use, Grief, and Death

ginamariano521's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Sexual assault

atsundarsingh's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Totally didn't see the end coming, and it managed to be layered surprises past the initial one. I liked the multiple POVs despite myself; author really managed to make each charcter have their own voice and make sense. Pretty suspenseful, and I was interested for the most part. Occasionally fell off, particularly Johnno in the first 2/3 but otherwise largely good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Addiction, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Blood, Child death, Classism, Medical content, Sexism, Drug use, Death, Vomit, Violence, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

amandareads666's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Self harm, Body shaming, Alcoholism, Abortion, Blood, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Drug use

edgelordoftheflies's review

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm

Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Child death, and Drug use

sarah_roundtree's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Self harm

Moderate: Death and Child death

kalireng's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really enjoyed the idea of the characters being imperfect. No one you wanted to “root for” as a hero or villain

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Sexual assault, Vomit, Toxic friendship, and Suicide

mkilla's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Cursing, Grief, Drug use, Blood, Bullying, Infidelity, Child death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Classism, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

duffrunstough's review

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Reminiscent of Murder on the Orient Express, Lucy Foley’s "The Guest List" is a gripping rollercoaster of suspense set on a remote island during a luxurious wedding. Despite a slow start, the novel excels in weaving a tale of deception, secrets, and unexpected twists among a diverse cast of characters. Foley's evocative writing style and atmospheric descriptions enhance the suspense, keeping readers on edge. The shifting perspectives and unpredictable character dynamics contributey to the mystery's depth. The resolution satisfactorily ties up loose ends, however, it was easy to predict if you are a fan of the genre. (I figured it out about the main culprit about half way through). Either way, a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and mysteries, showcasing Foley's talent for creating tension and keeping readers guessing. Highly recommended for those who enjoy a compelling mystery with psychological suspense.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

kathyheck's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault