Reviews

An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena

ummxnadiya's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? Yes

3.0

brecken's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

3.25

_isabellefrances's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

cadypie_'s review

dark mysterious 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

3.5

soph_readon5's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

heathercorinne's review

5.0

I really loved this book throughout. It was so cozy and wicked all at the same time. I was able to imagine myself at the Inn during the winter storm. It kept me intrigued because the entire time I could not pin down who I thought did it. There are so many interesting character dynamics. Favorite book I've read so far this year (March). I ordered all of her others.

Update in October after reading Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. I understand the authors inspiration. I've read several of Lapena's books now. This one is by far the best imo.

imarina's review

3.0

Just a 3 star read for me, as the book kind of failed to grip me from the start... I liked the suspense towards the end - the ending left me a little unsatisfied though.... Not because the story doesn‘t make sense, but because the killer was found because of such an obvious detail... Don‘t know how to explain it, just wished there would‘ve been more to it than a simple explanation in the end. The shocking factor wasn‘t really there.

ellieleggett01's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

lizeth26's review

4.0

This was such a fun classic whounit with a double twist!

underscorelsa's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-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

3.75

That was definitely interesting. I really liked the story, but the reveal fell a bit flat for me. I didn’t expect it, but it still wasn’t life-changing if that makes sense. 

But almost 4 stars because, again, I really enjoyed the book as a whole.