shelbyfayy 's review for:

The Seven 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

4.5

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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This was awesome, one of those high-octane murder mysteries that keeps you up late at night because the deeper you get, the more uncertain of anything you become. I loved it. I loved the originality not only of the plot and the ending, but also the fact that each person/witness Aidan inhabits exerts some aspect of their will and personality onto him, and the stronger they are, the more of himself he actually loses to them. That's such a cool concept!! 

I will admit the beginning was a touch too confusing for little ol' me, with so many characters coming at you so fast and then revelations about said characters that meant nothing because I didn't even know who we were talking about, but I got over that fast. This was just a wild ride.