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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
This book started slow for me and I almost put it down. However, as the story unfolded it picked up considerably and I ended up finding I could not put the book down. The story line is definitely not one that is predictable or follows a formula, so it kept me thinking and I did not see the full ending coming until I got there.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a clever take on a locked room mystery, I didn’t expect the twist at the end, but did feel it went a bit longer than necessary.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
An impressive feat of story mapping, suspense, and satisfying twists and turns.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Murder in the morning and costumes at night, cryptic notes and burned butlers..."
Like a good Agatha Christie novel, this is a good one to read on a rainy day. The premise reminds me of the movie Happy Death Day or Netflix's Russian Doll, both of which I enjoyed, but more people might recognize Groundhog Day as a reference. Plus there is an element of tv show Quantum Leap mixed in. Each day happens over and over at a secluded country house preparing for a masquerade party and by the end of each day someone is murdered. The difference in storytelling is that the point of view is of another character who keeps reliving each day trying to save this person from being murdered. BUT each day for eight days that character awakes in the body of a different guest at the party. AND he is in competition with 2 other people experiencing the same thing all while trying to solve a murder. It's a crazytown concept but makes it really interesting and fun to read. I couldn't wait to see what happened the next day or how it would end. In fact I couldn't put this down because not only do you have to find out what happens next with the murder plotline but you are also figuring out what the hell is going on (in a fun way) with the body swapping plotline. I really enjoyed the first 2/3rds of the book but it got a bit goofy at the end. Still, I'm glad I read it and 4 stars for creativity.
Like a good Agatha Christie novel, this is a good one to read on a rainy day. The premise reminds me of the movie Happy Death Day or Netflix's Russian Doll, both of which I enjoyed, but more people might recognize Groundhog Day as a reference. Plus there is an element of tv show Quantum Leap mixed in. Each day happens over and over at a secluded country house preparing for a masquerade party and by the end of each day someone is murdered. The difference in storytelling is that the point of view is of another character who keeps reliving each day trying to save this person from being murdered. BUT each day for eight days that character awakes in the body of a different guest at the party. AND he is in competition with 2 other people experiencing the same thing all while trying to solve a murder. It's a crazytown concept but makes it really interesting and fun to read. I couldn't wait to see what happened the next day or how it would end. In fact I couldn't put this down because not only do you have to find out what happens next with the murder plotline but you are also figuring out what the hell is going on (in a fun way) with the body swapping plotline. I really enjoyed the first 2/3rds of the book but it got a bit goofy at the end. Still, I'm glad I read it and 4 stars for creativity.
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed reading this book. Was it some sensational experience with phenomenal writing and a great plot twist? No. But I feel like it was an innovative way to tell a murder mystery and was pretty different than other books out there right now. It’s basically an old times version of that happy birthday murder movie which is basically just a bloody Groundhog Day plot. It’s not awful, not the best. Just good enough for a vacation read.