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The Guest List

Lucy Foley

3.72 AVERAGE


I was not impressed by this book. I don’t mind unlikable characters or far stretches. Its fiction for a reason. But for a book labeled as mystery and thriller, I was not impressed. I did enjoy the different perspectives and the flash from the “present” to “past”.
I did not get the sense of thrill or true mystery. There were some shocking moments but not until the last third of the book, which is just too far in. If the first two thirds were condensed more, I think it would have made the book faster paste and more enjoyable. I felt the ending was very lack luster. All this boaring build up for nothing really. Overall it was fine I dont think I would reconmend this book.
dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Just not my type of book..I felt the author used lots of "cheap tricks" to keep you reading. Sex. Drama. Etc.

Truly loved this such a good mystery if you’re looking for one and gave so much background on all the characters in such a short span of time. Shit really got crazy at the end I don’t think I’ll be able to stop thinking about it. Only gave it three stars because I like to get emotionally attached to books (will unpack that another day) and I don’t think that’s possible with a mystery but I still loved it

Like a Russian nesting doll this book was full of surprises. It’s a great thriller, a bit haunting at first, but once a path is carved, the plot kept a steady pace. While it ended with an unexpected conclusion, it left too many unanswered questions.
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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DID NOT FINISH: 10%

There was a very descriptive scene of first-person self-harm that really should have elicited a trigger warning. 

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This was a quick read, and I enjoyed it. Definitely a stretch that all of the characters have such a connected past. I pretty much read the whole thing in one sitting while on the plane.
mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes