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sparklefarm 's review for:
The Guest List
by Lucy Foley
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can count on Lucy Foley to give me a good thriller about terrible people. This one was not my fave though - the people were a little too terrible. I'm not a huge fan of mental health and trauma as stand-ins for character development. The beginning felt a little too formulaic (reminiscent of the only other Lucy Foley I've read, The Hunting Party) and the end felt a little too far-fetched to believe. BUT! None of that kept me from reading or downright devouring this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Drug use, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Blood, Abortion, Sexual harassment