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A review by phantomgecko
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An enigma wrapped in a mystery. Mindbending. Have you seen Source Code? This is Source Code but with more layers.
The pacing of discovery was good. Enough questions were answered along the way to keep my interest. Semi-answered questions also made new puzzles acceptable.
The reader is supposed to care about the characters and how they feel. I didn't. But it didn't lessen my enjoyment of the robust plot. To be fair, plenty about character motivation, personal dilemma and interpersonal relationships exist in this book. I just dodged all of that because I cared more about answers.
The resolution didn't disappoint. The ending didn't disappoint. Chef's kiss, A++
The pacing of discovery was good. Enough questions were answered along the way to keep my interest. Semi-answered questions also made new puzzles acceptable.
The reader is supposed to care about the characters and how they feel. I didn't. But it didn't lessen my enjoyment of the robust plot. To be fair, plenty about character motivation, personal dilemma and interpersonal relationships exist in this book. I just dodged all of that because I cared more about answers.
The resolution didn't disappoint. The ending didn't disappoint. Chef's kiss, A++
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Murder, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Child death, and Death
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, and Drug abuse