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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
One plot twist after another, some predictable, others less so
An Agatha Christie modern day whodunnit
There’s a murder, there’s a big house with lots of guests, someone who knows too much and plenty with secrets to keep.
I did really enjoy this and there aren’t many stories in this style of murder mystery but it is a way to enjoy without scary serial killers, unrealistic police investigators and a complete lack of grizliness.
Jemma is new to the group but a key character and you feel like you could easily be her so makes buying in to this scenario much easier. Definitely worth a read if you like the whodunnit, especially in the classic hercule poirot crime solving way.
It’s not exactly a shocking end or a complete mystery on the whodunnit but enjoyable nonetheless
There’s a murder, there’s a big house with lots of guests, someone who knows too much and plenty with secrets to keep.
I did really enjoy this and there aren’t many stories in this style of murder mystery but it is a way to enjoy without scary serial killers, unrealistic police investigators and a complete lack of grizliness.
Jemma is new to the group but a key character and you feel like you could easily be her so makes buying in to this scenario much easier. Definitely worth a read if you like the whodunnit, especially in the classic hercule poirot crime solving way.
It’s not exactly a shocking end or a complete mystery on the whodunnit but enjoyable nonetheless
read 2022
I must say unequivocally that the book was great. I personally liked it better than Where the Hate Begins. It is true that one could guess a lot of things and elements of the plot could be found in many classic detective stories by Agatha Christie, but even so, or precisely because of that, I enjoyed the story. The characters were varied and realistic. For me, I definitely recommend it warmly to everyone who likes classic detective stories.
I must say unequivocally that the book was great. I personally liked it better than Where the Hate Begins. It is true that one could guess a lot of things and elements of the plot could be found in many classic detective stories by Agatha Christie, but even so, or precisely because of that, I enjoyed the story. The characters were varied and realistic. For me, I definitely recommend it warmly to everyone who likes classic detective stories.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A year earlier on the day of Lucas and Nina’s wedding his sister Alex was found drowned. Alex’s death was ruled as suicide and the wedding was cancelled but Lucas was sure that one of the guests had murdered his sister .Now one year later Lucas has all his friends gather at his Polskirrin stately home his house once more. He has devised a weekend where they play The Murder Game in the hope of finally finding the killer.
The Invitation by Rachel Abbott is the second book in the Stephanie King series. It’s a well written , gripping fast paced psychological thriller with lots of secrets and unexpected twists and turns that makes it a highly entertaining read . Cannot wait for the next book in the series !
I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
The Invitation by Rachel Abbott is the second book in the Stephanie King series. It’s a well written , gripping fast paced psychological thriller with lots of secrets and unexpected twists and turns that makes it a highly entertaining read . Cannot wait for the next book in the series !
I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
The Murder Game is a fantastically compelling read with an interesting cast of characters and interesting hook. Lucas’ invitation to his guests to play his elaborate game seems somewhat inappropriate. What would they have to celebrate?
The story begins with one of our main characters (and through whose eyes we experience the majority of the book) and her husband on the road. Their relationship is fraught and she’s clearly reluctant to attend the game. Why can’t Lucas simply be refused? The book soon sends us back in time to a year before, where we gradually discover why no one can say no to their host, before driving forward to its gripping conclusion.
I must have guessed at and re-guessed the ending’s events a hundred times. I was right about some big clues but changed my mind quite a few times so I’m glad I was kept guessing as to what everyone did and didn’t know (or do) - the sign of a great read! I’m going to have to go and find the first in the series now!
Disclaimer: I received an arc in return for an honest response. Thank you Wildfire.
dark
mysterious
The Invitation is the first book I have read by Rachel Abbott, and it did not disappoint! Well developed characters, excellent plot and so many twists and turns you are not sure what's coming next. Just when you think you have it figured out, the story takes you somewhere else. I love a book that keeps me guessing until the very end. Now to go and read some of Ms. Abbott's other books.
Thank you to Netgallery and Bookouture for the free digital ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
Thank you to Netgallery and Bookouture for the free digital ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.