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A review by cass_lit
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
3.5
I’m split on this. My issue with most contemporary thrillers is that they rely on people who either 1) need therapy (Emily or Mary) or 2) are terrible people (chess, Matt, the musician bf, Laura). I was so tired of hearing Emily say that she hates Laura and calling her bestie one sentence — if you’re hoping for your friend’s downfall, you’re a shitty friend and definitely not besties. (Also, sleeping with your bestie’s husband definitely throws the title.)
However, I absolutely loved the throwbacks and the atmosphere. This is partially inspired by the summer of 1816 and we have all the key pieces — Mary is Mary Shelley, the musician is Percy, Laura is Claire, the more famous musician is Lord Byron, and Johnny is John. The gothic classic vibes were strong and totally made my reading experience.
However, I absolutely loved the throwbacks and the atmosphere. This is partially inspired by the summer of 1816 and we have all the key pieces — Mary is Mary Shelley, the musician is Percy, Laura is Claire, the more famous musician is Lord Byron, and Johnny is John. The gothic classic vibes were strong and totally made my reading experience.