A review by marywahlmeierbracciano
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.75

This unique locked-room mystery is like Freaky Friday meets Groundhog Day—in a dark, historical country setting, of course.  The novel jumps right in with the main character lost on the grounds of a once-handsome estate—he doesn’t know where he is or how he got there; he doesn’t even know his own name.  Come to find out that he’s been tasked with solving a murder, and he’ll have eight chances to do so.  Each day he’ll wake up in a different body, none of them his own.  The only way he can stop reliving this nightmare is to find out who killed Evelyn Hardcastle.  With lots of moving pieces, Stuart Turton’s debut is sure to keep you guessing.  James Cameron Stewart’s narration sets the scene perfectly.
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