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A review by thatpine
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I got this book as a present from a friend who raved about it. I, however, did not find it nearly as worthwhile to read.
I found the ultimate premise at the end of the book to be intriguing and a new idea, but the amount of energy and frustration it took me to get there was far too much. Reading in some spots was a chore, and there were so many thing happening at once it got confusing. Further, the rules for the plot I found to be lacking and not clear at all, making the story even more muddled.
The fat shaming was easily the worst part.
If you like mysteries that are not necessarily the “norm” and can enjoy a slow pace, once you get halfway through it does get better.
I found the ultimate premise at the end of the book to be intriguing and a new idea, but the amount of energy and frustration it took me to get there was far too much. Reading in some spots was a chore, and there were so many thing happening at once it got confusing. Further, the rules for the plot I found to be lacking and not clear at all, making the story even more muddled.
The fat shaming was easily the worst part.
If you like mysteries that are not necessarily the “norm” and can enjoy a slow pace, once you get halfway through it does get better.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Child death