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A review by kathywadolowski
The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper
4.0
Wish you could give half stars on Goodreads, because I'd really rate this a 4.5/5. It wasn't perfect, but this book was damn good. The first few pages set the tone perfectly, because I found myself constantly on edge throughout the book as a result. And that's a mental attitude which, in my view, makes for the perfect thriller. The characters (and moreso their underhanded dealings and flaws) made for a really interesting story arc, and the historical context elevated it even further. Even Margaret's ponies kept me intrigued.
The *only* thing it lacked for me was a more detailed ending; I would've liked to spend some more time with the unraveling of all the story's mysteries, as there was a lot there to unpack and there were so many plot points that had to be tied up and together in the end. So a little more analysis and explanation would've been interesting for me, and would've neatened things up a bit.
Well-written, intriguing, and a lot of fun. Awesome read.
The *only* thing it lacked for me was a more detailed ending; I would've liked to spend some more time with the unraveling of all the story's mysteries, as there was a lot there to unpack and there were so many plot points that had to be tied up and together in the end. So a little more analysis and explanation would've been interesting for me, and would've neatened things up a bit.
Well-written, intriguing, and a lot of fun. Awesome read.